How to Make

Lemon pesto is made without any basil and uses lemon zest and juice for the best flavor!

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Toss hot pasta with bright lemon pesto for the best spring pasta recipe. Great side dish for chicken or fish too!

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MAKE LEMON PESTO AHEAD AND USE WITH CHICKEN OR FISH ALONG WITH PASTA

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Ingredients

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For the best juice, use heavy lemons

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Zest

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Add

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Pulse

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Pour

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Blend

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Stir

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How to Make

Lemon Pesto

Lemon pesto is made without any basil and uses lemon zest and juice for the best flavor!

What is lemon pesto?

Toss hot pasta with bright lemon pesto for the best spring pasta recipe. Great side dish for chicken or fish too!

MAKE LEMON PESTO AHEAD AND USE WITH CHICKEN OR FISH ALONG WITH PASTA

Recipe Highlight

Ingredients

LEMON GARLIC OLIVE OIL PARMESAN BUTTER SALT AND PEPPER

01

For the best juice, use heavy lemons

Recipe Notes

A food processor makes this recipe so easy!

Zest

02

the lemons before juicing 2 of them

Add

03

zest, pine nuts, garlic and seasoning to a food processor

Pulse

04

about 5 times before adding olive oil

Pour

05

in olive oil and pulse some more.

Blend

06

in softened butter for a creamy lemon pesto sauce!

Stir

07

in parmesan cheese by hand to keep great texture.

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Meet Lori

I believe good comfort food is approachable, has a kiss of Italian flavor, and shouldn't take hours to make. Grab a seat at the table!