Pasta with Pesto and Peas
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 413
- Total Fat
- 24
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 37
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 13
- Cholesterol
- 37
- Sodium
- 277
- Total: 16 min
- Active: 16 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
12 ounces cavatappi pasta
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
- Cook the peas according to the package instructions and drain. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, add the basil leaves, mint leaves, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 cup of the peas, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and some salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Turn on the machine, then drizzle in the olive oil while it mixes. Continue blending until combined, adding additional olive oil if needed. Set aside.
- Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Drain the pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour the cream mixture over the top, followed by the pesto. Add the remaining 1 cup peas, toss and serve immediately.