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.

Provided by Del Monte

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Del Monte

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.3 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 396.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g