Lemony Pesto Pasta with Peas
Lemony Pesto Pasta with Peas requires around 17 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 311 calories, 11g of protein, and 7g of fat. For 90 cents per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. 6959 people were glad they tried this recipe. It is brought to you by The Lemon Bowl. Plenty of people really liked this side dish. A mixture of parmesan, fresh basil, green peas, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. With a spoonacular score of 96%, this dish is awesome. Similar recipes include Lemony Pasta With Ricotta, Asparagus And Peas, Tangy Lemony Pasta With Salmon, Peas And Artichokes, and Pan Fried Lemony Artichokes with Asparagus Pistachio Pesto Pasta.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 5 minutes
Cooking duration: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
½ teaspoon chili flakes - optional
¼ cup fresh basil - thinly sliced
1 cup green peas - fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon lemon zest
8 oz whole wheat orecchiette (or any short pasta)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
¼ cup prepared pesto
salt and pepper to taste
Equipment:
pot
sieve
Cooking instruction summary:
Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Add peas to the pot of water and pasta when there are 2 minutes left in the cooking time.Drain pasta and peas in a strainer and place back in the warm pot. Add pesto, fresh basil, parmesan, lemon zest and chili flakes.Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.
Step by step:
1. Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. Add peas to the pot of water and pasta when there are 2 minutes left in the cooking time.
3. Drain pasta and peas in a strainer and place back in the warm pot.
4. Add pesto, fresh basil, parmesan, lemon zest and chili flakes.Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.
Nutrition Information:
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