Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta

Peas, spinach and basil blend into a no-cook creamy pesto pasta sauce. Add shrimp or chicken to make a quick and easy main dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 454 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound uncooked pasta
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 (15 ounce) can DEL MONTE® Sweet Peas, drained
• 1 cup packed fresh spinach leaves
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for optional topping
• 1 Chopped fresh tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place peas, spinach, basil, Parmesan, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor.

Step 3

Two minutes before pasta is done, ladle out 1/2 cup hot pasta cooking water and add to blender. Pulse until smooth, scraping sides and adding additional pasta water by the tablespoon, if needed.

Step 4

When pasta is done, drain lightly and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese and tomatoes, if desired.