PEA-PESTO HANDKERCHIEFS

Pea-Pesto Handkerchiefs image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons pine nuts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 ounces frozen peas
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
12 ounces curly lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 cup ricotta, for serving

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet 5 to 7 minutes; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add peas and cook until bright green and tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Let cool slightly.
When cool enough to handle, add half of peas to a food processor with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1 tablespoon water. Pulse until a paste forms. With machine running, slowly drizzle in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Return water in pot to a boil; add pasta, a handful at a time. Cook according to package instructions, stirring frequently, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Return pasta to pot; toss with pesto and reserved pasta water. Divide among 4 plates; top with remaining peas and more basil leaves and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Dollop with ricotta, drizzle with oil, and serve.