Pesto Shells and Peas Pasta
Shared by Janet Urciuoli
- Prep
- 15 min
- Total
- 5-7 min
- Ingredients
- 5
- Steps
- 4
This is an easy, quick meal to make on those nights when you just don't have time to cook. Serve it with a salad and garlic bread and you are all set for a delicious meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. medium pasta shells
- 1 bag (12 oz.) Green Giant Steamer frozen sweet peas
- 3/4 c. basil pesto
- 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Steps
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, about 8 minutes.
- Cook peas as directed on bag, about 5-7 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooked peas. Place remaining peas in food processor along with pesto and olive oil.
- Cover; process 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down sides, until mixture is smooth.
- Add mixture to pasta; toss to coat evenly. Stir in reserved peas. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.
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