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Lemon and Cilantro Pasta

Updated on January 27, 2016
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Ingredients

Substituting store-bought lemon juice is fine, but juice from a whole lemon is extra special.
Substituting store-bought lemon juice is fine, but juice from a whole lemon is extra special. | Source
Use olive oil whenever possible; it is good for you.
Use olive oil whenever possible; it is good for you. | Source
A garlic press makes things fast and super easy.
A garlic press makes things fast and super easy. | Source
A dressing container is a must in my kitchen.  Just put it in and shake it up.
A dressing container is a must in my kitchen. Just put it in and shake it up. | Source

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce box Rotini, rainbow twirls or whole wheat
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 5.75 ounce jar olives, medium-sized
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped coarsely
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup flax seeds, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to box directions. Strain water from pasta and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. While pasta is cooking, chop up sundried tomatoes and cilantro. Place in bowl.
  3. Mix olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice in container.
  4. Pour pasta into bowl. Add olives, flax seeds, and feta cheese.
  5. Pour dressing over contents and mix well. Serve immediately or place in refrigerator for later.

Being Creative with Pasta

Pasta is a great source of carbohydrates, excellent for providing long-lasting energy. Here is a healthy and delicious recipe with some fabulous ingredients. The homemade dressing is full of flavor and so fresh tasting with the cilantro and whole lemon. This dish is great as a side for a main meal or it also makes a great main dish. Leftovers taste wonderful - I'm always surprised by this. You won't be sorry you tried this one.

Note: If you haven't had flax seeds before, you should. Not only are they really good for you, they are easy to add to several foods like pasta, cold cereal, and oatmeal. According to WebMD, preliminary studies show that flaxseed may help fight everything from heart disease and diabetes to breast cancer. To learn more about the health benefits of flax seeds, go to: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-flaxseed.

Preparation

Rinsing pasta with cold water stops it from cooking any further, keeping it firm or "el dente," meaning just right.
Rinsing pasta with cold water stops it from cooking any further, keeping it firm or "el dente," meaning just right.
Chopping the sundried tomatoes really brings out the flavor and ensures there will be some in every bite of pasta.
Chopping the sundried tomatoes really brings out the flavor and ensures there will be some in every bite of pasta.
There is nothing better than the aroma of fresh cilantro.  I like to leave some big pieces for flavor and eye-appeal.
There is nothing better than the aroma of fresh cilantro. I like to leave some big pieces for flavor and eye-appeal.
Homemade dressing - so delicious!
Homemade dressing - so delicious!

Healthy Food

5 stars from 1 rating of Lemon & Cilantro Pasta

Cook Time

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ready in: 20 min
Yields: 4-6 servings
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