Recipe information
Ingredients for - Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta
1. Uncooked pasta - 1 pound
2. Del Monte® Sweet Peas, drained - 1 (15 ounce) can
3. Packed fresh spinach leaves - 1 cup
5. Grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for optional topping - ⅓ cup
How to cook deliciously - Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta
1. Stage
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Stage
Meanwhile, place peas, spinach, basil, Parmesan, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor.
3. Stage
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.
4. Stage
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.