1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

2. Mix walnuts and oil in microwave-safe serving bowl large enough to hold pasta. Microwave, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring after 2 minutes. Add garlic. Microwave 20 seconds. Stir in basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

3. Add hot pasta to walnut mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan; toss.

Nutrient Value Per Serving: 713 calories, 23 g protein, 33 g fat, 721 mg sodium, 83 g carbohydrate, 4 mg cholesterol.

Exchanges: 5 starch/bread, 1 1/5 meat, 5 fat

<Nitro_II@classic. Msn. Com> on Dec 4, 97