Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta recipe

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Ingredients

1 pound uncooked pasta
1 (15 ounce) can Del Monte® Sweet Peas, drained
1 cup packed fresh spinach leaves
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for optional topping
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup chopped walnuts
2 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Chopped fresh tomatoes

Nutrition Info

454.3 calories
carbohydrate: 66.4 g
cholesterol: 3.9 mg
fat: 14.7 g
fiber: 5.6 g
protein: 14.7 g
saturatedFat: 2.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 396.5 mg
sugar: 6.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

  2. Meanwhile, place peas, spinach, basil, Parmesan, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor.

  3. Two minutes before pasta is done, ladle out 1/2 cup hot pasta cooking water and add to blender. Pulse until smooth, scraping sides and adding additional pasta water by the tablespoon, if needed.

  4. When pasta is done, drain lightly and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese and tomatoes, if desired.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

Peas, spinach and basil blend into a no-cook creamy pesto pasta sauce. Add shrimp or chicken to make a main dish.

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