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Pea and Parsley Pesto with Spaghetti

9 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 30MINS

Pea and Parsley Pesto with Spaghetti

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Parsley is a tasty replacement for basil in this pesto that gets a springy addition of sweet peas. Toss your favorite pasta for a quick and satisfying meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
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Parsley is a tasty replacement for basil in this pesto that gets a springy addition of sweet peas. Toss your favorite pasta for a quick and satisfying meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
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The Fit Mediterranean
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30MINS

Total Time

$1.57

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Green Peas
1 cup
Green Peas, boiled
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic
Raw Walnuts
4 Tbsp
Raw Walnuts
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Fresh Parsley
1/2 cup
Fresh Parsley
Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Spaghetti
13.5 oz
Spaghetti
or Other pasta

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1057
Fat
31.4 g
Protein
35.8 g
Carbs
153.9 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a blender or food processor combine Green Peas (1 cup), Fresh Parsley (1/2 cup), Raw Walnuts (4 Tbsp), Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup), Garlic (1 clove), and 2 tablespoons of water. Pulse until paste forms.
step 1 In a blender or food processor combine Green Peas (1 cup), Fresh Parsley (1/2 cup), Raw Walnuts (4 Tbsp), Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup), Garlic (1 clove), and 2 tablespoons of water. Pulse until paste forms.
step 2
With the machine running, slowly add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), processing until blended; season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 2 With the machine running, slowly add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), processing until blended; season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 3
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook Spaghetti (13.5 oz) according to package instructions. Reserve one cup pasta water; drain pasta.
step 3 In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook Spaghetti (13.5 oz) according to package instructions. Reserve one cup pasta water; drain pasta.
step 4
Toss pasta with pesto and reserve any remainder for another use, adding enough pasta water to create a sauce that coats pasta.
step 5
Serve pasta with more Parmesan, a drizzle of oil and a few whole peas.
step 5 Serve pasta with more Parmesan, a drizzle of oil and a few whole peas.

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Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Italian
Vegetables
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