Penne with Pea Pesto
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- Served Person: Makes 4 to 6 servings
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 pound penne
- Carbohydrate 65 g(22%)
- Fat 20 g(30%)
- Fiber 5 g(20%)
- Protein 14 g(27%)
- Saturated Fat 2 g(12%)
- Sodium 56 mg(2%)
- Calories 489
Preparation Cook peas on the stove or in a microwave according to package directions, then drain well. With food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop. Turn off motor and add peas, nuts, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil, blending until incorporated. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander. Toss pasta with pea pesto and thin as desired with reserved cooking water. Season with freshly ground pepper.
Preparation Cook peas on the stove or in a microwave according to package directions, then drain well. With food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop. Turn off motor and add peas, nuts, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil, blending until incorporated. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander. Toss pasta with pea pesto and thin as desired with reserved cooking water. Season with freshly ground pepper.
