Spring Pea-Sto With Whole Wheat Penne Recipe

Name: Spring Pea-Sto With Whole Wheat Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces whole wheat penne; salt; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed; 1 cup basil leaves, packed; ½ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted; ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves; 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1
Bring a large pot of water to boil, salt it and add the pasta.
2
Cook until al dente.
3
Drain, reserving a couple of ladlefuls of the pasta cooking water.
4
In a food processor, puree half the peas with the basil, cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, tarragon and lemon peel until coarsely chopped.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
In a large serving dish, pour 2/3 cup reserved cooking water over the remaining peas, then stir in the pea pesto.
7
Add the pasta and toss to combine.
8
Serve in bowls and pass extra cheese and pepper mill around the table.

457

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 10 ounces whole wheat penne, salt, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed, 1 cup basil leaves, packed, and more.

Yes, Spring Pea-Sto With Whole Wheat Penne 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spring Pea-Sto With Whole Wheat Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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