Ingredients and Weight:
- Del Monte Sweet Peas, frozen: 2 (10-ounce) bags
- Fresh basil: 2 cups, packed
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Pine nuts: 1/2 cup
- Olive oil: 1/2 cup
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated: 1/2 cup
- Pasta (any shape): 1 pound
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, make the pesto. In a food processor, combine the sweet peas, basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse until a smooth paste forms.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the pesto and stir to coat.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, 1 cup)
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and flavorful pesto sauce
- Sweet and savory flavors from the sweet peas
- Complex textures from the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese
- Perfect for a light and refreshing summer meal
User Comments:
- "This pasta was absolutely delicious! The pesto was so creamy and flavorful, and the sweet peas added a nice touch of sweetness."
- "I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The basil, sweet peas, and pine nuts were all perfectly balanced."
- "This was a quick and easy recipe to follow, and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender instead. Just be sure to add a little extra olive oil to help it blend smoothly.
- You can use any type of pasta for this recipe. Short pasta shapes, such as penne or rotini, work well because they hold the pesto well.
- If you want a creamier pesto, add more olive oil. If you want a thicker pesto, add more Parmesan cheese.
