Ingredients
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1 (16 oz) pkg spaghetti
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1 lemon
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3/4 cup walnuts
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1 cup basil leaves
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1/3 cup olive oil
Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain well. Return drained pasta to pot.
2
While pasta is cooking, zest and juice the lemon into a food processor. To food processor, add the walnuts and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Blend 1 min., until herbs are broken down. Add the oil and process until a smooth paste forms.
3
To pot with drained pasta, add lemon pesto and ½ cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine, adding more pasta water as needed.
Tips
If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Substitute a variety of herbs for the basil, like mint and cilantro, or use a combo of them all.
