Light Lemon Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Light Lemon Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti; 4 ounces Pecorino-Romano cheese, cut into cubes; 6 cloves garlic; 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves; 1 cup firmly packed basil leaves; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
4 ounces Pecorino-Romano cheese, cut into cubes
6 cloves garlic
2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1 cup firmly packed basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti at a boil until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer spaghetti to a large bowl.
2
Put cubed Romano cheese in the bowl of a food processor; process until coarsely grated, about 30 seconds. Put garlic into the food processor and process until the cheese and garlic are combined. Add spinach, basil, walnuts, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt; process until the mixture comes together into a thick paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
3
With food processor running, drizzle olive oil into the mixture. Continue processing until the oil is integrated smoothly.
4
Pour sauce over spaghetti and toss to coat.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, 4 ounces Pecorino-Romano cheese, cut into cubes, 6 cloves garlic, 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves, and more.

Yes, Light Lemon 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.

Light Lemon Pesto Pasta

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