Garden-Fresh Herb Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 green onion, chopped roughly
1/4 cup butter (margarine can be substituted, but the taste will be different)
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon , zest of
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh , if possible)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly grated black pepper
1 lb fusilli (or your favourite)

Directions:

Place green onion chunks in food processor fitted with steel blade, and process until minced.
Place all other ingredients, except for the pasta, into the food processor and whiz around until well combined.
If you wish, refrigerate this butter, covered, until you need it; do not store for more than 3 days, and bring it back to room temperature before using.
To prepare dish, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta following package directions.
Drain well, place in a serving dish, and add butter to hot pasta; toss well to coat, then serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	331.66 Kcal (1389 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.71g	20%
Cholesterol	33.98mg	11%
Sodium	394.59mg	16%
Potassium	58.19mg	1%
Total Carbs	40.2g	13%
Sugars	2.62g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	10%
Protein	13.59g	27%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	182.6mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	253.01 Kcal (1059 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.7g	20%
Cholesterol	25.92mg	11%
Sodium	301.01mg	16%
Potassium	44.39mg	1%
Total Carbs	30.67g	13%
Sugars	2g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	10%
Protein	10.36g	27%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	6%
Calcium	139.3mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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