Peas and Pesto Pasta Primavera

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

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.
Peas and Pesto Pasta Primavera
Peas and Pesto Pasta Primavera
Peas and Pesto Pasta Primavera
Peas and Pesto Pasta Primavera

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

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