Blender pesto with organic frozen peas
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts, Toast in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound penne pasta (wholewheat or traditional)
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Cook penne according to directions on box. In the last two minutes of pasta cooking time, add frozen peas to pasta and continue to cook for two minutes. Drain the pasta leaving it wet with the cooking liquid. Stir vigously with pesto. Enjoy! Good cold for lunch the next day.
No comments:
Post a Comment