Description
Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta is a vibrant, creamy dish that combines the fresh flavors of sweet peas and garlic with perfectly cooked pasta. This quick and easy recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Each bite offers a delightful mix of savory and sweet, wrapped in a silky pesto sauce that will leave you craving more. Perfectly colorful and delicious, Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta is sure to brighten any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (or walnuts/sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente; drain.
- 2. Blanch peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green; drain.
- 3. In a food processor, blend blanched peas, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gradually add olive oil until creamy.
- 4. Toss hot pasta with pesto; use reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- 5. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and cracked pepper on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg