Peas and Pesto Pasta Primavera

How to get kids to eat their veggies: Swap in the ones they actually like! Customize this delicious dish, made with our Traditional Basil Pesto, to suit your picky palates.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Penne
• 1 ½ cups fresh shelled peas
• 2 (6.3 ounce) jars Barilla® Traditional Basil Pesto
• ¼ cup half-and-half or whole milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste and the Penne, and stir gently.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions adding the vegetables and peas for the last 4 minutes of cooking; remove from heat and drain well.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large pot bring the Traditional Basil Pesto and half-and-half* to a low simmer.

Step 4

Add pasta to the sauce in pot; heat through.

Step 5

Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.