lemon/garlic pasta...

3 Tbsp butter

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 Tbsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp fresh thyme; chopped

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

2 1/2 c cooked pasta (gemeli, linguine, etc)

2-3 grilled chicken breasts

Melt butter in a small pan. Add garlic and saute. Add lemon, pepper, thyme and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Add sauce to hot pasta and toss gently. Top with remaining cheese and grilled chicken and serve immediately.

When life gives you lemons...make and bake a lot of stuff with fresh lemon juice and zest...duh! This was another winner. Go easy on the garlic and lemon juice. Both come through with a very strong flavor when cooked this way. Unless you absolutely know you like a strong garlic flavor, start with one clove. For the lemon, I recommend starting with one Tbsp, taste it, and if you want a stronger lemon flavor then add more.

(1 cup pasta, 2 oz chicken=8pts)