LIGHT LEMON PESTO PASTA
Light, yet full of flavor, this pesto is perfect tossed with hot spaghetti for a quick dinner. It is also excellent as a pizza sauce or smeared on hot French bread. It freezes well to preserve the bounty of summer basil.
Provided by Baking Nana
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- With food processor running, drizzle olive oil into the mixture. Continue processing until the oil is integrated smoothly.
- Pour sauce over spaghetti and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 337.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
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Kgatontle Rametsi
[email protected]This pasta was so easy to make and it was so delicious! I used whole wheat pasta and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
rasta purple
[email protected]This pasta was a bit too bland for my taste, but I think that's because I used a low-fat pesto. I'll try using a full-fat pesto next time.
Azadar
[email protected]I'm a big fan of lemon and pesto, so I was really excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the lemon pesto was so flavorful.
king bacon
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I used a store-bought pesto. I'll try making my own next time.
MD Sobur
[email protected]I made this pasta for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the bright and flavorful lemon pesto.
bridget smith
[email protected]This pasta was so easy to make and it was so delicious! I used gluten-free pasta and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Muzamil shah786
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this pasta was actually really good. The lemon added a nice brightness to the dish and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Ali10 Itawi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less lemon juice and zest.
Sahil Sohtra
[email protected]I made this pasta for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family! The lemon pesto was so easy to make and it really packed a punch of flavor. The pasta was cooked al dente, just the way I like it.
Joel Smith
[email protected]This lemon pesto pasta was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so bright and fresh, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.