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  Recipe I saw and want to try Butter-Free Lemon Pasta Ingredients Cooked spaghetti (1 box) 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cups mixed mushrooms 2 tbsp shallots, chopped 1 tbsp garlic, minced 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped Cooked oatmeal (1 cup of steel-cut oats, 4 1/2 cups of water, and 1 chicken or vegetable bouillon cube) 1 cup grated parmesan 1/2 tbsp lemon zest 2 tbsp chives, chopped 1 tbsp basil, chopped 1/2 cup of peas, cooked 4 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper Directions In a large pot, boil 4 cups of water. Then add 1 cup of oatmeal and one cube of chicken (or vegetable) bouillon. Cook for 15 minutes. In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, strain about 1/2 cup of liquid from the cooked oatmeal. Add this liquid to the pan after step 3 is complete. In a large pan over medium heat, add about 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and thyme. Sauté for about 30 seconds. Add grated Parmesan and a dash of lemon zest to the pan. Stir until cheese is melted. Add chives, basil, and peas. Stir t

Kristin made this and our kids all ate it so it is a recipe I need to keep.  I think it would taste great with some veggies added to the pasta. Lemon Butter Sauce - heat everything together in a saucepan and pour over pasta. Done. ¼  c butter ¼  tsp oregano ¼  tsp basil ¼  tsp garlic 3 Tbsp lemon juice ¼  cup chicken broth