Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

  • 120 ml (½ cup) butter
  • 2 tsp crushed dried basil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp seasoned salt
  • 220 g (8 oz) fettuccine or angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
  • 360 ml (1 ½ cups) broccoli florets, cooked tender-crisp
  • 3 Tbsp walnuts, chopped
  • Fresh, grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic Parmesan Pasta

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Procedure

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the basil, lemon juice, garlic powder and seasoned salt, blending well.
  2. Add the fettuccine, broccoli, and walnuts. Blend well and toss to coat the fettuccine.
  3. After tossing, add fresh grated Parmesan cheese to top off the dish.

Notes, tips, and variations

  • Cooked chicken breast or cooked shrimp may be added along with the pasta if desired.