Lemon & Garlic Pesto Pasta
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 -3
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Calories
514 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon & Garlic Pesto Pasta
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This deliciously fresh pesto pasta recipe is so flavorful and perfect for a quick, easy dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 package spaghettini
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- zest of one lemon
- 1/2 cup frozen edamame or peas
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- juice of one lemon
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 ball of burrata
For the pesto
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil
- 1/4 cup packed fresh dill
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- With a mortar and pestle, make the pesto by combining fresh basil, dill, olive oil, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta and setting aside.
- Place a large frying pan over medium heat and add butter. Add shallots and garlic, saute 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Turn to low heat, stir in lemon zest, edamame or peas, salt and pepper - cook for a few minutes to warm the edamame or peas. Add lemon juice, parmesan cheese and about 1/4 cup pasta water, then stir in the noodles. Cook on low about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. creaminess.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper and parmesan cheese OR add more pasta water for more
- To serve, plate pasta on a large bowl or platter, add the burrata ball and spoon over pesto sauce.
Notes
- If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can pulse the pesto ingredients in a blender or food processor to make the pesto.
- If you can't find burrata you can simply omit from the recipe and top with more parmesan cheese or another favourite protein. A soft ball of mozzarella cheese would also work.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
514kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
20.7g
(41%)
Fat
46.3g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
10.1g
(51%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
29g
Cholesterol
26.8mg
(9%)
Sodium
1550.3mg
(65%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2.8g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2-3
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 20.7g | 41% |
| Fat | 46.3g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1g | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 26.8mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1550.3mg | 65% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2.8g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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