Almond-Pea Pesto Pasta – a delicious recipe with penne, frozen peas, blanched almond, salt, lemon, olive oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Pasta & Noodles
Servings:persons
1
Boil a large pot of salted water, and cook pasta according to directions. When there are about 2 minutes left on pasta, add one of the packages of peas.
2
Drain the pasta except for about 1 cup of water, and then return the pasta and water to the pot.
3
In a food processor grind the almonds.
4
Now add the lemon zest and juice to the to almonds, along with the remaining package of peas, and the salt. Process again. You might have to scrape it down the sides after a minute to make sure it mixes evenly. If the taste is too strong, add more peas.
5
Add the olive oil and process again.
6
Now add the the sauce to the pasta, tossing it well and adding water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Enjoy!
775
kcal
Calories
32
g
Fat
100
g
Carbs
24
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne or 1 lb other short pasta, 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas (thawed), 1/2 cup blanched almond, 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.
Yes, Almond-Pea Pesto Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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