Milk Street Spaghetti With Lemon Pesto
If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, look no further than Milk Street Spaghetti With Lemon Pesto. This dish is packed with flavor and can be made in just 30 minutes. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have in the fridge. Here's how to make it.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 small yellow squash, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain spaghetti and set aside.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, make the pesto. In a small skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and add garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, squash, and onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add spaghetti to the skillet with the vegetables and toss to combine. Add pesto and reserved pasta water and toss again to coat. Serve hot.
Tips
- Don't overcook the spaghetti. Be sure to cook it al dente so it doesn't become mushy when you add it to the skillet.
- If you don't have pine nuts, you can use walnuts or almonds instead.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can make the pesto in a blender or with a mortar and pestle.
- Feel free to add or substitute vegetables based on what you have on hand. Bell peppers, mushrooms, and asparagus would all be great additions.
- If you're not a fan of cherry tomatoes, you can use sun-dried tomatoes instead.
Conclusion
Milk Street Spaghetti With Lemon Pesto is a delicious and easy recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's packed with flavor and can be customized based on the vegetables you have on hand. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover herbs. Give it a try and see why it's one of our favorite pasta dishes.
