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Spring Pea-sto with Whole-Wheat Penne
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2007
Show:  30 Minute Meals   
Episode:  Spring Fling
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mmm . . .
05/20/2008 at 08:32pm
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
I really liked this pasta dish. The addition of the peas gave the pesto a nice sweetness. I also added chopped tomatoes and spinach (let the warm pasta wilt it) to add some more veggies to the meal.




Very fresh tasting
04/07/2008 at 09:36am
User: CHRIS from Indianapolis, IN    User Rating:
I made this yesterday, but with a few changes. My frozen peas looked a old when I took them out of the freezer, so I subbed edamame and also used organic brown rice pasta instead of the whole wheat penne (no gluten and more fiber/protein) It came out great. It wasn't as sweet as others described, but that is probably because of no peas. Next time I will try it w/ 1/2 peas and 1/2 edamame. Nice Spring recipe-thanks Rachel!




Sweet!
03/26/2008 at 11:31pm
User: Stephen from Dallas, TX    User Rating:
I love pesto, and this was a wonderful change ... if you like sweet. The peas added an extra yummy sweetness; the tarragon a uniqueness. Very good. The whole wheat penne was a nutty, healthier touch, but next time I may try non-wheat pasta. This may add more attractiveness to the final dish, perhaps topped with some diced tomato. Thanks Rachael!




Awesome, Fantastic, Loved it!
03/24/2008 at 03:31pm
User: Linda from Johnstown, CO    User Rating:
I couldn't believe how easy and how good this was. I made 2 changes. Substituted dried thyme for the tarragon and added sour cream instead of pine nuts. It was so fragrant and fresh. Loved it!




overall...very pleasing
03/18/2008 at 07:16pm
User: A. from Fayetteville, WV    User Rating:
This recipe is very tasty, however while watching the show, I thought I saw Rachel add a clove of garlic to the pesto ingredients. I don't see it listed and I missed it in the end result...I'll know better next time.




Confused
03/18/2008 at 03:11am
User: Anonymous    User Rating:
I'm confused--what does it mean to "eyeball" the amount of olive oil? Shouldn't I just use the 1/2 cup measurement that is listed in the recipe? And why do I "eyeball" the 1/2 cup of oil and not the other measurements in the recipe? I don't understand what "eyeball it" means, when measurements are already given.




Delish!!!
03/16/2008 at 10:43pm
User: null from null, null    User Rating:
This recipe is "good" enough to serve to company. The flavors are unique and wonderful. Another twist would be to add a little lemon juice and more lemon zest.




Spring Pea-sto with Penne
03/16/2008 at 02:22pm
User: KAY from Glen Mills, PA    User Rating:
This recipe was easy and delicious and my whole family enjoyed it.