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Melissa Roberts

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    • Ingredients

    Serves:

      • 1 pound whole wheat penne rigate or rotini
      • 1 (10 oz) package frozen peas
      • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
      • 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
      • Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for serving

    Directions

    Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling well salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.

    Meanwhile, cook peas on the stove or in a microwave according to package directions, then drain. Transfer peas with butter to a food processor and pulse to a chunky purée. Add pesto and ¼ cup pasta cooking water and process until smooth.

    Return pasta to pot along with pesto and ¾ cup pasta cooking water and toss over low heat to coat. Thin with additional pasta cooking water if desired. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper and salt if necessary.

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    I bet this pesto would also make a good side for fish or chicken, tossed with plain boiled potatoes :)

    October 30 2011 at 10:54 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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