This 5-Ingredient pasta, which is perfect for summer meals, is simply delicious and easy to make.

Protein-packedcannellini beans, lemon zest, and fresh basil fill this made-in-minutes pasta dish with bright flavors.

You won’t believe how good five ingredients can taste.

Lemon-Basil Pasta

Credit: Kate Mathis

Ingredients

10oz.dried linguineor desired pasta

1(19-oz.

Remove 1/2 cup of the cooking liquids; set aside.

Drain pasta and beans; cover to keep warm.

Prepare Lemon Peel

Meanwhile, finely shred peel from thelemon half(about 2 teaspoons).

In a small skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.

Add lemon peel; cook and stir 1 minute, or until lightly golden.

Cover and process until smooth.

Toss and Serve

To serve, toss hot cooked pasta mixture with lemon-basil mixture.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.