Basil Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad • The View from Great Island

WEBJun 28, 2021 · Instructions. Make the dressing by putting the mayo, basil, lemon juice, and garlic, if using, and a pinch of salt into a small food …

1. Make the dressing by putting the mayo, basil, lemon juice, and garlic, if using, and a pinch of salt into a small food processor. You can also use an immersion blender.
2. Process, scraping down the sides of the machine as needed, until the mayo is pale green and smooth. You'll see little flecks of basil in the dressing. Taste to add more salt or lemon juice. Scrape the mayo into a small airtight container and chill. Note: the mayo will thicken as it chills. You can do this a day or two ahead if you like.
3. Cook the pasta in plenty of well salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.
4. Combine the chilled mayo with the pasta, lemon zest, grated cheese, and toasted pine nuts. Add salt and pepper to taste. Note: For this particular salad I like to wait until the pasta has cooled completely before combining with the chilled dressing so the mayo clings to the penne rather than melting into it.

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Lemon Basil Pasta Salad Sharon Palmer, The Plant …

WEBSep 18, 2020 · Instructions. To make pasta: Cook penne pasta in boiling water, according to package directions, until al dente (about 9 minutes). …

1. To make pasta: Cook penne pasta in boiling water, according to package directions, until al dente (about 9 minutes). Rinse in cold water and drain.
2. While pasta is cooking, add tomatoes, shallot, olives, pistachios, and fresh basil to a large bowl. Add drained, cool pasta to the bowl.
3. To make vinaigrette: In a small dish, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, sea salt (optional) and black pepper.
4. Toss vinaigrette into the pasta salad and combine well. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until serving time.

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