A vibrant and fresh pasta dish featuring homemade pesto with basil, mint, and peas, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Pasta and Peas
2cupsfresh basil leaves (packed)
0.5cupfresh mint leaves
1cupfresh or frozen peas(if frozen, thawed)
0.25cuptoasted pine nuts
0.5cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
2clovesgarlic, minced
0.5cupextra virgin olive oil
to tasteSalt and freshly ground black pepper
12ouncespasta of choice (linguine or spaghetti recommended)
for pasta waterSalt for pasta water
optionalgarnish: extra grated Parmesan, fresh mint leaves, toasted pine nuts
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, adding peas in the last 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserving some water.
In a food processor, blend basil, mint, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and peas. Slowly add olive oil until smooth. Adjust with reserved water if needed, and season with salt and pepper.
Mix the pesto with the drained pasta and peas, adding reserved water to loosen if necessary.
Garnish with extra Parmesan, mint leaves, and pine nuts. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor and reserve some pasta water to achieve a silky sauce.