Lemon Pasta Salad

Toss together this vibrant Lemon Pasta Salad recipe in just 17 minutes! Bright lemon, fresh basil, and creamy Parmesan make a perfect quick side.

📝 Ingredients

• Kosher salt (as needed)
• 1 pound pasta (such as campanelle or rotini)
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta: Bring salted water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
2. 2Shake dressing: Combine the white wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice in a jar. Secure the lid and shake until well mixed.
3. 3Toss pasta: In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled pasta with the prepared dressing. Stir in the pine nuts, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4Garnish: Sprinkle the basil and Parmesan shavings over the pasta. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
5. 5Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate before serving.