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Whole Wheat Pasta with Lemon

8 servings · 63g/servingItalianOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Pasta, whole-wheat, dry (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)454g
  • Lemon Juice15g≈ 1 tablespoon
  • Olive Oil14g≈ 1 tablespoon
  • Basil, fresh8g≈ 1.25 × cup leaves, whole
  • PARMESAN CHEESE10g≈ 2 × 1 tablespoon grated
  • Salt6g≈ 1 teaspoon

Estimated Cost

  • Pasta, whole-wheat, dry (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (454g)—
  • Lemon Juice (15g)$0.06
  • Olive Oil (14g)$0.18
  • Basil, fresh (8g)—
  • PARMESAN CHEESE (10g)$0.15
  • Salt (6g)$0.01
Total (8 servings)$0.40(~$0.05/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 4 of 6 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Bring salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat pasta according to package directions.

  2. 2

    2. If using the optional lemon zest, zest the lemon before juicing.

  3. 3

    3. In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, and any of the optional ingredients: parmesan cheese, basil, and lemon zest.

  4. 4

    4. Drain the pasta and dress it with the lemon mixture.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 8 servings · USDA data

Calories20
Protein1g
Carbs0g
Fat2g
Fiber0g
Sodium316mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.