Parsley Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Parsley Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Fresh Parsley, Coarsley Chopped; 2 cloves Fresh Garlic, Coarsley Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, Fresh Or Bottled; 2 Tablespoons Good Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Toasted Walnuts (See Note Below); 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1 pound Cooked Whole Wheat Pasta, Reserve 1 Cup Pasta Water Before Draining; 1- 1/2 cup Frozen Petite Peas, Thawed

Servings: persons

1 bunch Fresh Parsley, Coarsley Chopped
2 cloves Fresh Garlic, Coarsley Chopped
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, Fresh Or Bottled
2 Tablespoons Good Olive Oil
1/4 cups Toasted Walnuts (See Note Below)
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1 pound Cooked Whole Wheat Pasta, Reserve 1 Cup Pasta Water Before Draining
1- 1/2 cup Frozen Petite Peas, Thawed

1
Place parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, walnuts, cheese, salt and pepper into a food processor and pulse until all ingredients are combined and it resembles pesto.
2
Dont worry if it seems dry, you will add water at the end.
3
Cook pasta al dente.
4
Reserve pasta water and drain; put pasta back into pot.
5
Add pesto, pasta water, and peas; stir until pasta is thoroughly coated.
6
Add additional cheese to taste.
7
Serve warm.
8
Note: To toast walnuts, preheat oven to 275F, spread walnuts over a cookie sheet and toast for 15 minutes.

621

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch Fresh Parsley, Coarsley Chopped, 2 cloves Fresh Garlic, Coarsley Chopped, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, Fresh Or Bottled, 2 Tablespoons Good Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Parsley 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.

Parsley Pesto Pasta

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