Name: Barilla Pesto al Limone Gemelli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Gemelli pasta; 2 Lemons, zested; 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup Pine nuts; 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; 1/2 cup (packed) basil leaves, plus some for garnish; 1 small handful fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Pesto al Limone Gemelli

30 minutes

Vegetarian Recipes Veggies Nuts Basil Parsley Garlic Lemon/Lemon Zest Classic Blue Box Short

Italian Phrase to Know: Scusi (excuse me) Voyage to the stunning region of Liguria with our refreshing Barilla Gemelli Pesto al Limone. This vibrant dish pairs Barilla's twisted al dente Gemelli pasta with a zesty lemon-infused pesto sauce, emblematic of the freshness of Ligurian cuisine. With every bite, picture yourself exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Cinque Terre and Portofino Natural Parks, where rugged cliffs meet the azure sea in a harmonious blend of nature's wonders. While hiking through the lush trails surrounded by fragrant lemon groves and vibrant wildflowers, let the Italian phrase "scusi" be your courteous greeting to fellow adventurers along the way. Best paired with Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio Origin: Italy Taste profile: Lumina is medium bodied, lively, and elegant. A touch of minerality lingers in the finish, with notes of lemon peel. Recipe credit: Laura Beaule of @dashofhoney

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 boxBarilla Gemelli pasta

2Lemons, zested

1 1/2 tsplemon juice

1/4 cupPine nuts

3/4 cupgrated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

1/2 cup (packed)basil leaves, plus some for garnish

1 small handfulfresh parsley

1garlic clove, minced

1/4 cupolive oil

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt.

Step 2

Cook the Barilla Gemelli pasta according to package instructions.

Step 3

Prepare the pesto. Add all the ingredients to a food processor: zest of 2 lemons, 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ cup pine nuts, ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ½ cup basil, a small handful of parsley, 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ cup olive oil, and ½ teaspoon salt. Pulse until smooth and homogeneous.

Step 4

Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water and transfer the cooked pasta to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the pesto and ¼ to ½ cup of pasta water. Mix well and cook for a minute or so. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 5

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, and fresh basil leaves.

Gemelli

Gemelli is a simple shape of two strands of pasta twisted together. These small pasta twists are also remarkably versatile, as their shape holds the flavour of sauce beautifully while retaining the firm "al dente" texture that you expect from Barilla.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

12 minutes

Pack size

8.07681E+12

Range

Classic Blue Box

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