Lemony Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemony Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box linguine; salt; 2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and dried; 3 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped; ¼ cup toasted pine nuts; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 12 fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced; grated parmesan cheese (garnish)

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box linguine
salt
2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
3 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon sea salt
12 fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
grated parmesan cheese (garnish)

1
Bring 4 to 6 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Add pasta to water and stir gently.
3
Cook past according to directions.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
Place pesto sauce ingredients in a food processor except for olive oil.
6
Process until creamy.
7
Slowly add olive oil.
8
Mix pesto sauce with the hot pasta, add tomatoes, parmesan cheese; serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box linguine, salt, 2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and dried, 3 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Lemony 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.

Lemony Pesto Pasta

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