Pea pesto pasta
7
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Wholemeal pasta, dry
240 g, spiral variety
Frozen green peas
125 g
Garlic
2 clove(s), chopped
Grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup(s), (20g)
Fresh basil
¼ cup(s), leaves
Lemon juice
¼ cup(s), (60ml)
Olive oil
3 tsp
Instructions
1
Cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain. Return pasta to pan.
2
Meanwhile, cook peas in small saucepan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Drain and refresh under cold water. Drain.
3
Process peas, garlic, parmesan, basil, juice and oil in a food processor until combined. Add 1-2 tablespoons warm water if pesto is too thick.
4
Add pesto to pasta and toss to combine. Serve.
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