Vibrant Pea Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

Pasta

250g

Frozen peas

1 cup

Fresh basil leaves

1 cup

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Garlic

2 cloves

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Salt and pepper

to taste

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta is cooking, blanch the frozen peas in boiling water for 2 minutes. Immediately drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and retain their vibrant color. Drain again.
3. In a food processor, add the blanched peas, fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until you have a smooth, creamy pesto.
4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they start to soften and burst.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the cherry tomatoes, pour over the pea pesto, and toss until the pasta is well coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the pasta is heated through.
6. Serve the pea pesto pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy this vibrant, flavorful meal!