Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium-size clove garlic, minced
• 1 (8-ounce) package medium-size bowties
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/2 bunch basil (about 12 large leaves)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

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Instructions

1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add bowties and cook according to package instructions.
3. Stack 5 to 6 basil leaves at a time, roll them up tight and slice across the roll, spacing cuts 1/8-inch apart or less. Repeat with more leaves until quantity reaches firmly packed 1/2 cup. Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat for 1 minute. Add garlic and saute, stirring often, 1 minute. Remove from heat.
4. Add well-drained bowties and toss well until coated with garlic-oil mixture. Add lemon juice and zest, basil, salt, and pepper, and toss until basil wilts.
5. Divide pasta among 4 large heated plates, top each portion with 1 tablespoon grated cheese and serve.