Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Pasta with Pea Pesto, a quick and delightful dish that whisks you away to sun-drenched Italian villas. This easy recipe features perfectly cooked pasta coated in a creamy, herbaceous pea pesto, making it a fantastic choice for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. With its beautiful green hue and fresh taste, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup fresh peas (blanched)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2. Prepare the Peas: Blanch the fresh peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Drain immediately.
- 3. Make the Pesto: In a food processor, combine blanched peas, basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
- 4. Add Olive Oil: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 5. Combine: Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Toss with pea pesto until evenly coated.
- 6. Serve: Plate your pasta and garnish with additional pine nuts or Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Processing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of pasta (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg