I don’t know about you, but when the weather starts heating up I would do almost anything to avoid having to actually cook! I want foods that are fresh and easy and can come together in less than 30 minutes.

Luckily this yummy Lemon and Sage Pasta is the perfect solution to my lazy summer cooking style. Not only is it absolutely delicious, it requires simple fresh ingredients. It is perfectly yummy all by itself, but it is also great served with grilled chicken, steak or shrimp for an effortless meal your whole family will love!

Assemble your ingredients: olive oil, butter, carrots, green onions, broccoli, fresh sage, bow tie pasta, lemon, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese.

Here is what you need:

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons butter
1 bag matchstick carrots
6-8 green onions
1 head broccoli
1 bunch fresh sage, stems removed
1  12oz. box  bow tie pasta
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 

Chop green onion and sage; set aside with broccoli and carrots.

Step 1: Chop green onions, sage and broccoli into small bite size pieces and set aside. Bring water to a boil in large pot.

Cook veggie over medium heat with olive oil and butter for about 12-13 minutes.

Step 2: Melt 4 tablespoons butter with olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add carrots and broccoli; cook until slightly soft, about 5-6 minutes. Add green onions and sage, stirring until lightly brown, approximately 7-8 minutes longer.

Cook the box of pasta according to directions.

Step 3: Cook pasta according to directions.

Combine juice of one lemon, butter, salt, and pepper together.

Step 4:  Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice into melted butter, then add salt and pepper; set aside.

Combine veggies with pasta. Dress with shredded parmesan cheese and lemon dressing.

Step 5: Drain pasta and return to pot. Mix in vegetables, then toss well with lemon butter mixture. Mix in Parmesan cheese; serve immediately and enjoy.

 

Lemon & Sage Pasta

A light & luscious pasta dish just in time for Summer. It is sure to please the whole family!

Course Salad
Keyword Lemon & Sage Pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Author Ruth Soukup

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 bag matchstick carrots
  • 6-8 green onions
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 1 bunch fresh sage stems removed
  • 1 12 oz. box bow tie pasta
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Chop green onions and broccoli into small bite size pieces and set aside. Bring water to a boil in large pot.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons butter with olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add carrots and broccoli; cook until slightly soft, about 5-6 minutes. Add green onions and sage, stirring until lightly brown, approximately 7-8 minutes longer.
  3. Cook pasta according to directions.
  4. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice into melted butter, then add salt and pepper; set aside.
  5. Drain pasta and return to pot. Mix in vegetables, then toss well with lemon butter mixture. Mix in Parmesan cheese; serve immediately and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Number of servings (yield): 6

 

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