Orange-Basil Linguine

Name: Orange-Basil Linguine
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine, melted; 1/2 c. canned chicken broth; 1/2 c. unsweetened orange juice; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. chopped basil leaves; 1/8 tsp. grated orange rind; 3 c. hot, cooked whole wheat linguine, cooked without salt or fat; 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; fresh orange slices (optional); fresh basil sprigs (optional)

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine, melted
1/2 c. canned chicken broth
1/2 c. unsweetened orange juice
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. chopped basil leaves
1/8 tsp. grated orange rind
3 c. hot, cooked whole wheat linguine, cooked without salt or fat
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
fresh orange slices (optional)
fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Directions

1

Combine first 4 ingredients in small saucepan. Stir well. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
2

Add chopped basil and orange rind. Stir well.
3

Pour over linguine.
4

Toss gently to coat.
5

Sprinkle with cheese.
6

Garnish with orange slices and basil sprigs. Yields 6 servings.