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Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta

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This lemon basil pesto pasta is SO good! A quick lemon basil pesto is tossed with hot pasta for a delicious and quick meal.
Course Mains & Entrees
Cuisine Italian
Keyword basil, lemon, peas, pesto
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 184
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 1 pound short pasta
  • 1 bunch basil about a cup
  • 1 small bunch parsley roughly chopped
  • 2 to 3 tablespoon capers drained
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard
  • 1 clove garlic smashed and peeled
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • petite peas
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package. In the last three minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas, then drain.
  • But in the meantime prepare your pesto.
  • Wash the herbs and roughly chop the parsley. Zest the entire lemon and drain the capers. In a mini processor; add in the herbs, garlic, capers, half of the zest, mustard and anchovy fillets. Return the lid, turn it on and slowly add the oil.
  • Add the drained pasta and peas to a large bowl. Add the pesto, the remaining lemon zest, then squeeze a half of the lemon over top and toss.
  • Check for salt and season according to your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g