Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – LEMON-HERB PENNE

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This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a LEMON-HERB PENNE. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Dreamfields Penne Rigate, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Thyme Leaves, Olive Oil, Fresh Chives, Grated Lemon Peel, and Black Pepper. Enjoy the Pasta! So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

LEMON-HERB PENNE
If you are entertaining this summer and need a simple yet elegant pasta dish to serve your guests, this is the one. This dish takes as long to prepare as you cook your pasta. Simply wonderful. Preparation Time: 15 minutes.“ Cook Time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients

1 box Dreamfields Penne Rigate
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh thyme, chives and lemon wedges (optional)

Directions

1 – Cook pasta according to package directions.
2 – Drain and return to pan.
3 – Add 1/3 cup of the cheese, thyme, oil, chives and lemon peel; toss to combine.
4 – Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5 – Serve immediately with remaining cheese.
6 – Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedge, if desired.
Recipe Yield: Makes 6 side dish servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 267
Calories from fat: 47
Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Sodium: 132 milligrams
Cholesterol: 7 milligrams
Protein: 12 grams
Carbohydrates: 0 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/lemon-herb-penne