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Lemon Basil Parmesan Pasta Salad

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic (grated (2 cloves if small))
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound bowtie pasta (or other small pasta of choice)
  • fine salt (for seasoning pasta water)
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 2 handfuls baby arugula ((I eyeball this))
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for serving)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (plus more for serving (optional))
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:
  2. MAKE THE PASTA SALAD: