The spaghetti with lemon and spirulina pesto is a recipe to make in less than 15 minutes thanks to the number of ingredients we use. The result of this dish is guaranteed also thanks to the quality of the ingredients, like the superior quality spirulina from Ethos Sustainable that is produced 100% in Italy with pure water and sunlight. Obviously, we are talking about high-quality ingredients also for the basil and organic lemon, which are also locally sourced from Italy. The spaghetti with lemon and spirulina pesto is not just any pasta dish, but a first course to enjoy every day for those who want to delight their palate and perfect for special occasions to make your guests happy. Enough with the chatting because our mouths are watering, and it’s time to get cooking.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 18 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 651.39 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 37.58 (g) of which sugars 3.33 (g)
- Proteins 19.45 (g)
- Fat 46.44 (g) of which saturated 9.30 (g)of which unsaturated 22.42 (g)
- Fibers 5.34 (g)
- Sodium 1,266.02 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 145 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 bunch basil
- 1 lemon (Organic)
- 2.8 oz peeled almonds (Toasted)
- 1.8 oz Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
- to taste lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 1 to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 14.1 oz spaghetti
- 9.9 oz pesto (Lemon)
- 1 tsp Spirulina
Tools
- 1 Immersion Blender
- 1 Pot
- 1 Bowl
Steps
To start the spaghetti with lemon and spirulina pesto, first of all, we will make the lemon pesto, which is nothing more than a simple basil pesto flavored with lemon juice and some lemon zest.
Here is the step-by-step recipe for how I prepared the lemon pesto!
Since in this recipe the only ingredient that needs cooking is the pasta, before we start making the lemon pesto, we’ll put the pasta water on to boil because it will all be done in less than 15 minutes.
So, after boiling the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water, we move away from the stove and drain it directly into a large enough glass bowl where we will add the lemon pesto.
Then stir vigorously with a ladle until all the pasta is covered with lemon pesto or toss it directly in the bowl until well creamy and amalgamated.
Finally, after plating, add more lemon pesto on the spaghetti and, if desired, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Lastly, before serving the pasta, add a sprinkle of spirulina powder and a few whole toasted almonds to decorate the dish.
The spaghetti with lemon and spirulina pesto is ready.
Bon appétit from DadCook!
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use basil pesto?
Yes, you can use either basil pesto, arugula pesto, or whichever you prefer.
Do the almonds have to be toasted?
No, if you prefer, you can use them shelled and peeled, just like pine nuts or walnuts.
