Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta Recipe

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

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile place peas spinach basil Parmesan olive oil walnuts garlic and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 454.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.7g 29%

Carbohydrates: 66.4g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 5.6g 22%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 14.7g 23%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 3.9mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1065IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.6mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 6.2mg 10%

Folate: 202.8mcg 51%

Calcium: 92.1mg 9%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 61.1mg 22%

Potassium: 308mg 9%

Sodium: 396.5mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 132.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.