Lemon Pesto Pasta

Name: Lemon Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 large lemon (about 6 ounces); 3 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted); 1 cup loosely packed parmigiano-reggiano cheese (plus more for garnish); 1 clove garlic (peeled); 1 cup loosely packed assorted fresh herbs (such as mint, parsley, or basil | tough stems removed); 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar; Salt and black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more as needed); 1 tablespoon water; 8 ounces dried pasta (such as spaghetti, linguine, or trofie)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

This creamy lemon pesto pasta recipe features a no-cook sauce made from fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts, herbs, and plenty of cheese. It's an easy dinner that comes together in just about 30 minutes.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:12:49 GMT