Ten-Minute Buttered, Herbed ZENB Elbows Pasta

SERVES 4

PREP TIME 10 minutes

COOK TIME 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts

NUTRITION FACTS

Serving Size: 248g
Servings: 4

Calories: 460

Amount per Serving*% Daily Value
Total Fat19g24%
Saturated Fat11g55%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium160mg7%
Carbohydrates55g20%
Dietary Fiber11g39%
Total Sugar2g
Protein17g
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 4%
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 678mg 15%
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

FEATURED IN RECIPE


ZENB Elbows Pasta

Once the herbs are chopped and the few ingredients gathered, this is such a quick dish to assemble and it always delivers. The pasta makes the dish lighter and the ZENB Elbows are such a comforting pasta shape–they are reminiscent of childhood dishes and made into a dish for all ages here. The trio of herb flavors accented by the lemon is really tasty. Eat as is or serve alongside roasted vegetables, meat or fish.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 box (12 ounces) ZENB Elbow Pasta
  • Kosher salt
  • 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, sliced
  • 1 large clove garlic, grated
  • 12 sprigs flat leaf parsley, stemmed and chopped
  • 8 sprigs basil (about 2/3 cup) stemmed and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • Zest and juice from 1 small lemon
  • Freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

The pasta: In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt. The pasta water should taste like sea water. Add the ZENB Elbow to the pot and stir so it doesn’t stick to the bottom as it cooks. Cook the pasta until “al dente”, chewy but not hard or raw tasting, 6-8 minutes. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water and drain the rest in a colander.

2.

The sauce: While the pasta is cooking, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, basil, dry oregano and lemon zest in a large bowl.

3.

The dish: Add the cooked pasta and pasta water to the bowl and toss vigorously with two large spoons to coat the pasta. The butter melts and links up with the herbs to create a beautiful sauce for the pasta. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and cracked black pepper. Taste for seasoning.

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