A colorful and tasty pasta dish with a pesto sauce made from fresh mint and peas. Great for a quick dinner during the week or a light lunch. A delicious pasta dish is made when you combine the cool taste of mint with the sweetness of peas.
Ingredients:
- 250g pasta of choice
- 200g frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions
Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water
In a pot of boiling water, blanch the frozen peas for 2-3 minutes
Drain and set aside
In a food processor, combine garlic, mint leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, and olive oil
Pulse until smooth
Add blanched peas to the pesto mixture and pulse briefly to combine, leaving some texture
Season with salt and pepper to taste
In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the pea and mint pesto until well coated
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh mint leaves if desired
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