Lemon-Lime 3-Herb Pasta

This is a great light pasta dish that goes well with any main dish! Mix and match the herbs. You can use whatever you have on hand.

Step: 1

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Remove 1/3 cup of the water from the pot and set aside. Drain the pasta.

Step: 2

Combine the pasta and reserved water in a large bowl; stir the lemon juice, lime juice, parsley, cilantro, and sage through the pasta until evenly mixed. Serve hot.

Per Serving: 206 calories; protein 7g; carbohydrates 41.6g; fat 1.1g; sodium 4.1mg.

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