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Fresh Lemon Pesto Pasta

  • 2/3 people

  • 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Bellycious Chicken in a Green Dream Kit
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • Fresh lemon slices, to serve
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

When the summer heat calls for something light yet satisfying, this Lemon Pesto Pasta is the answer. Bright lemon and aromatic basil pesto come together in a fresh, flavorful dish inspired by the sunny flavors of Italy. Made with the Bellycious Chicken in a Green Dream Kit, it's a gluten-free, gut-friendly lemon pasta recipe and the perfect lemon pesto chicken pasta to enjoy all season long.

Instructions: 

  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
  2. Pour in 1 ¼ cups of hot water, then add the sauce and pasta from your Bellycious Chicken in a Green Dream Kit. Stir everything together.
  3. Add salt and a pinch of pepper if desired. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes over medium-high heat, until all the water has been absorbed.
  4. Add the juice of half a lemon and mix well to bring a fresh citrus flavor to the dish.
  5. Finish with few lemon slices on top for an extra burst of freshness. 

Boom! Your lemon pesto pasta is ready to enjoy. 

Cooking Time:

  • Prep time: 15 minutes

Servings:

  • This recipe serves approximately 2/3 people.
Fresh Lemon Pesto Pasta