Pasta, Pesto, and Peas

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Although her recipes taste very good, they are usually loaded with a ton of oil and butter and cream. Too rich for my taste. I would really appreciate if she made healthier version of her recipes. Those would be a big hit!

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I absolutely LOVE this recipe!! I've been making it for years and it's always a success. My favorite thing to do with it is to take it on a picnic, because it travels so well and tastes equally good cold as it does hot. I love using the two types of noodles - they both trap and pick up the sauce so well, but the different textures are fun to eat. I always make the pesto myself per Ina's recipe, but I'm sure substituting a good-quality store-bought one would taste good too. This recipe makes a TON of food - which we love, because it keeps well in the refrigerator - but you could easily halve it and still have plenty. LOVE IT!

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Love, love, LOVE this recipe! Everytime I make this and share with others they rave about it! I keep extra copies of the recipe to hand out to others.......Thanks Ina!

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Always a hit - I substitute sun-dried tomatos for the peas and add cooked chicken.

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As always, Ina does not disappoint. I have made this every year for cookouts and it's always a hit.

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I have made this recipe at least 5 times and it's always great! Wonderful flavors and it makes a lot!!

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Have made this salad for many years usually a few times a summer. Just made again and was reminded how fresh and yummy it tasted. I tend to not mix up the pastas but have done it both ways. I do use my own homemade pesto which I make with pine nuts not walnuts but that is the only difference and have added shrimp to as well as chicken. Lovely Ina there is a reason why your cookbooks are the ones I go to in a pinch everytime, you don't disappoint.

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Made this yesterday for family reunion. This is definitely a "Keeper" recipe. Everyone loved it. I couldn't find Fusilli pasta so used Rotini & Bow Tie. I had last years home made pesto in the freezer so used that as I am ready to make more from my Basil plants this year. All the other reviews easily convinced me to make this wonderful pasta salad. Thanks Ina and Food Network.

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Made this for 4th of July dinner. It was really well received. I did cut down on the salt some. I made the pesto the day before and then assembled the salad the during the day of the 4th. My husband thought that doing two different pastas was going over-board but I did it anyway. The salad was delicious, ate some the next day and took a chance and froze some. It made a lot so we knew we had one more meal for two. We thawed it during the day in the frig and then let it warm to room temperature. We were amazed at how fresh it tasted. I am making it for Neighbors Night Out next week.

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I love Ina's recipes and this one is so creative, unique, and delicious! I've made this 3 times now - tripling and quadrupling the recipe for parties. I'm getting ready to quadruple this recipe again for my next party. I've also made a single batch and added chicken to it for a great summertime meal. You won't be disappointed in this recipe!