Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta
A vibrant and flavorful pasta dish featuring homemade sweet pea pesto. Quick, easy, and perfect for a light summer meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh sweet peas
- 2 cups pasta (any shape)
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 0.25 cup pine nuts toasted
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta cooks, combine sweet peas, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor; pulse until smooth.
- Drain pasta and add it to the pesto sauce; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of nutritional yeast to the pesto.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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