Pea and Mint Pesto Pasta

Pea and Mint Pesto Pasta

Pea and Mint Pesto Pasta
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Pea and Mint Pesto Pasta

Pea and Mint Pesto Pasta
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Jim

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen peas (thawed if using frozen)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves , packed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or almonds
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces short cut pasta

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the peas, fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts or almonds, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Blend the ingredients until smooth, adjusting the consistency with a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta cooking water, if needed.
  • Toss the cooked and drained pasta with the pesto sauce until evenly coated.
  • Serve the Pea and Mint Pesto Pasta warm, garnished with additional fresh basil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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