Lemon Torchietti Pasta with a Lemon Pesto Sauce
The lemon torchietti pasta with a lemon pesto sauce is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the bright flavors of lemon with the richness of pesto.
Lemon is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, known for its fresh and tangy flavor. Combining lemon with pesto creates a bright and zesty sauce that pairs well with pasta.
The combination of lemon torchietti pasta with a lemon pesto sauce likely draws inspiration from Italian culinary traditions, where pasta dishes are often simple yet flavorful. The addition of lemon to both the pasta and the pesto sauce adds a refreshing twist to a classic dish.
Ingredients
12 oz torchietti pasta
2-3 lemons (for zest and juice)
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Cook the torchietti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a dry skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until lightly golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. Set aside to cool.
In a food processor, combine the toasted pine nuts, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the food processor and pulse a few more times to combine.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. You may need to add more olive oil if the sauce is too thick.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss the cooked torchietti pasta with the lemon pesto sauce until well coated.
Serve the pasta in bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy!
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Lemon Torchietti Pasta with a Lemon Pesto Sauce