Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta

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Peas, spinach and basil blend into a no-cook creamy pesto pasta sauce. Add shrimp or chicken to make a main dish.

Submitted by Del Monte

Updated on January 7, 2022

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound uncooked pasta
1 (15 ounce) can Del Monte® Sweet Peas, drained
1 cup packed fresh spinach leaves
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for optional topping
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup chopped walnuts
2 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Chopped fresh tomatoes

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, place peas, spinach, basil, Parmesan, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor.
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.
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.

Tips

VARIATIONS: To make a main dish, prepare recipe as directed, except:

Shrimp – Add fresh or frozen peeled shrimp, thawed to boiling pasta water 3 minutes before pasta is done. When pink, drain and toss with sauce.

Chicken – Top prepared Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta with chopped cooked chicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

454	Calories
15g	Fat
66g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 454
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 397mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 66g	24%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 15g	29%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 308mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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