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.
Total Time
30min
5.0
2 Ratings
Author: The Fit Mediterranean
Servings:
2
Ingredients
•
1
cup
Green Peas
, boiled
•
1
clove
Garlic
•
4
Tbsp
Raw Walnuts
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
1/2
cup
Fresh Parsley
•
1/3
cup
Parmesan Cheese
, grated
•
2
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
13.5
oz
Spaghetti
or Other pasta
Cooking Instructions
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.
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).
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.
4.
Toss pasta with pesto and reserve any remainder for another use, adding enough pasta water to create a sauce that coats pasta.
5.
Serve pasta with more Parmesan, a drizzle of oil and a few whole peas.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
1057
FAT
31.4 g
PROTEIN
35.8 g
CARBS
153.9 g
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