With the freshness of leeks and basil and the tangy taste of lemon, this Lemon Leek Pesto Pasta is a great spring dish. The creamy pesto sauce goes well with every strand of pasta, making this a meal that is both light and filling.
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta of your choice. 2 leeks, thinly sliced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. Zest and juice of 1 lemon. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside. Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Put some olive oil in a pan and heat it over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and leeks that have been cut up. Saut for about 5 minutes, or until softened and smelling good. Toast the pine nuts and put them in a food processor. Add the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Process the food in a blender until it's smooth like pesto. Add pepper and salt to taste. Put the cooked pasta in the pan with the garlic and leeks. Pour the pesto over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce gets too thick, add the pasta water that you saved. If you want, you can serve the lemon leek pesto pasta hot with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves on top.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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