Description
A quick and easy creamy lemon pesto recipe that elevates your pasta game to new heights, packed with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 40 g pine nuts
- 50 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemons for fresh juice and zest the skin.
- Toss the pine nuts into a food processor.
- Drizzle in the olive oil, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Add the grated Parmigiano cheese and half the garlic; blend until mixed.
- Add the parsley and basil; process until smooth and creamy.
- Mix the pesto with your favorite pasta, adding a splash of noodle water to combine.
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure to taste as you go for the best flavor. Pesto can be frozen in an airtight container for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pesto, lemon, pasta, quick, easy, vegetarian, creamy