Recipe #2

Lemon Basil Bowties (4 servings) 1 pound bowtie or other short pasta 1/2 cup packed fresh lemon Basil leaves chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Grated peel of one lemon 3/4 cup pine nuts toasted Salt 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese or ricatta cheese 1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente; drain. 2. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl and toss with the olive oil. Add the toasted pine nuts, cottage cheese, basil and lemon peel and toss. Season to taste with salt.