Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Small Pasta; 1- 1/2 cup Frozen Petite Peas; 1 cup Fresh Basil; 1 bunch Parsley, Roughly Chopped; 2 Tablespoons To 3 Tablespoons Capers, Drained; 1 clove Garlic, Smashed And Peeled; 1 teaspoon Brown Mustard; 2 whole Anchovy Fillets; 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice, Divided, Plus 1/2 Lemon To Serve; 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoons (scant) Kosher Salt (more Or Less To Taste, So Check Your Pesto Pasta Before Adding!); 1/4 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, More Or Less To Taste

Servings: persons

1 pound Small Pasta
1- 1/2 cup Frozen Petite Peas
1 cup Fresh Basil
1 bunch Parsley, Roughly Chopped
2 Tablespoons To 3 Tablespoons Capers, Drained
1 clove Garlic, Smashed And Peeled
1 teaspoon Brown Mustard
2 whole Anchovy Fillets
1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice, Divided, Plus 1/2 Lemon To Serve
1/2 cups Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoons (scant) Kosher Salt (more Or Less To Taste, So Check Your Pesto Pasta Before Adding!)
1/4 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, More Or Less To Taste

1
Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package.
2
In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas, then drain.
3
In the meantime, prepare your pesto.
4
Wash the herbs and roughly chop the parsley.
5
Zest the entire lemon and drain the capers.
6
In a mini processor; add in the herbs, garlic, capers, half of the zest, mustard and anchovy fillets.
7
Return the lid, turn it on and slowly add the oil.
8
Add the drained pasta and peas to a large bowl.
9
Add the pesto, the remaining lemon zest, then squeeze a half of the lemon over top and toss.
10
Check for salt and pepper and season according to your taste and serve!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Small Pasta, 1- 1/2 cup Frozen Petite Peas, 1 cup Fresh Basil, 1 bunch Parsley, Roughly Chopped, and more.

Yes, Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta

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