Peas, spinach and basil blend into a no-cook creamy pesto pasta sauce. Add shrimp or chicken to make a main dish.
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
- 1/3 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
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.
Tips
VARIATIONS: To make a main dish, prepare recipe as directed, except:
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 454 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
Cholesterol4mg | 1% |
Sodium397mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate66g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 20% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein15g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 31% |
Calcium92mg | 7% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium308mg | 7% |
*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.
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