Pea Pesto Pasta
A new twist on the classic pesto, this pea pesto uses frozen peas and fresh mint in place of basil. The peas ‘meaty-up’ the pasta and the mint gives a fresh element to the dish. I like to play around with my herbs sometimes and this one worked out very nicely!
Pea Pesto Pasta
1 cup of cooked green peas contains 39% of vitamin K, 36% manganese and 26% copper – all important when it comes to building bone health.
| Course | Main Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Italian | |
| Keyword | pasta,peas,pesto | |
| Prep Time | 15 minutes | |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes | |
| Total Time | 30 minutes | |
| Calories | 1311 kcal |
Ingredients
- 1 pkg whole wheat pasta organic
- 3 cups frozen peas organic
- 2 cloves garlic organic, minced
- 1/2 cup mint leaves organic, chopped
- 3/4 cup parmesan grated
- 1 tbsp lemon zest organic
- 1 lemon organic, squeezed for juice
- 1/4 cup raw pine nuts organic
- 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts
Pea Pesto Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1311 Calories from Fat 1143
% Daily Value*
Fat 127g195%
Saturated Fat 27g169%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 1214mg53%
Potassium 346mg10%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 1540IU31%
Vitamin C 74mg90%
Calcium 982mg98%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Prepare pasta to packaged directions.
- While pasta is cooking blanch frozen peas in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.
- Then add 2 cups of peas, garlic, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts, and extra virgin olive oil in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Add parmesan and blend until smooth and add salt and pepper to your liking.
- Add 1 cup of leftover peas to the pesto, but do not blend.
- Once pasta is ready, mix with pea pesto and serve!
Recipe Notes
Suitable add ons: Sautéed prawns or scallops.