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Amalfi Lemon Pesto Pasta
Preparation info
- Difficulty
Easy
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By Ali Rosen
Published 2024
Italy’s Amalfi Coast is known for its abundance of lemons. They’re a different variety to the ones we find commonly here, but this lemon pesto is based on that vivid fantasy of sunshine, seaside, and lemony goodness. Try to get organic lemons if you can, because they tend to have more vibrant rinds.
Ingredients
2 2 tablespoons 1 pound
Method
Bring a pot of salted water to boil (try to add only as much as is needed to cover the pasta). While waiting, zest the lemons—get as much of the yellow rind, without getting any of the white pith, as you can. Chop the parsley and set aside.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for the allotted time (typically around three to four minutes). Make the pesto: juice both lemons into a