Zesty Lemon Pesto Pasta Recipe for Flavorful Home Cooking
This lemon pesto pasta recipe captures the refreshing essence of summer, ready in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Pot
- pan
- bowl
Ingredients
For the Lemon Pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves use bright, vibrant leaves for the best flavor
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup pine nuts can swap for walnuts if preferred
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 cloves garlic use fresh for aromatic kick
- 1/2 cup olive oil good-quality extra virgin
For the Pasta
- 200 grams pasta spaghetti or fusilli works great
- 1 tbsp salt for seasoning the pasta water
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Boil the Water: Fill a pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil, adding a generous pinch of salt.
- Cook the Pasta: Once boiling, add your pasta and cook until it reaches an al dente texture, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Pesto: While the pasta is cooking, place your lemon pesto into a cold pan or bowl.
- Combine Pasta and Pesto: When the pasta is ready, drain it and immediately add it to the bowl with the pesto.
- Mix Well: Stir the pasta and pesto mixture together until every strand is coated.
- Plate It Up: Serve your lemon pesto pasta on plates, adding fresh basil and pine nuts if desired.
Notes
Keep the lemon pesto separate when freezing for better freshness.