![Overhead view of a bowl of Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta recipe](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.eatingwell.com/thmb/IiKAXQs9bJipNvpe6RPGHrr13EE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/pasta-with-green-pea-pesto-8064299-4000x4000-25f6a75b3c934ca3bddbf0776ccbaf77.jpg)
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
![Overhead view of a ingredients in various bowls for Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta recipe](https://www.eatingwell.com/thmb/0vEmIzUvkS5t6s713ngbmQHqq0s=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/pasta-with-green-pea-pesto-step-1-8064299-4000x4000-7f530295785d4cb995ecf22625dea9db.jpg)
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Ingredients
-
12 ounces whole-wheat fusilli
-
1 ½ cups finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
-
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
-
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
-
1 ½ cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves
-
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-
3 tablespoons lemon juice
-
½ teaspoon salt
Directions
-
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water. Drain the pasta; rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
-
Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1 teaspoon lemon zest to a small bowl. With clean hands, rub the Parmesan and zest together until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
-
Place peas, mint, oil, lemon juice, salt and the remaining 1 cup Parmesan and 2 teaspoons lemon zest in a food processor. Process until mostly smooth, 20 to 30 seconds.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
-
Add the pesto and the reserved 3/4 cup cooking water to the pasta; toss until coated and creamy. Divide among 6 bowls; top with the lemon-Parmesan mixture.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
461 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
53g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size about 1 1/4 cups | |
Calories 461 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 15g | 30% |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
Vitamin A 1387IU | 28% |
Vitamin C 14mg | 16% |
Vitamin D 4IU | 1% |
Vitamin E 2mg | 13% |
Folate 34mcg | 9% |
Vitamin K 13mcg | 11% |
Sodium 615mg | 27% |
Calcium 218mg | 17% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Magnesium 24mg | 6% |
Potassium 370mg | 8% |
Zinc 1mg | 9% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.