Pea and Mint Pesto Pasta
Pea and Mint Pesto Pasta
Servings 4
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.
