Penne with Pea Pesto

Ingredients for Penne with Pea Pesto

• 1 (275g) package frozen peas

• 2 large garlic cloves

• 80g pine nuts (60g)

• 80g grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus additional for serving

• 80ml olive oil

• 450g penne

How to make Penne with Pea Pesto

Cook peas on the stove or in a microwave according to package directions, then drain well.

With food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop. Turn off motor and add peas, nuts, cheese, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper, then process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil, blending until incorporated.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 5.7L water) until al dente. Reserve 240ml pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.

Toss pasta with pea pesto and thin as desired with reserved cooking water. Season with freshly ground pepper.

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