Linguine with Mint Pesto and Peas

Makes: 6  servings
Prep:   15 mins 
Cook:   9 mins 
 
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 bunches (2 oz. each) fresh mint, trimmed (2 cups leaves)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound linguini, cooked according to package directions, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water
  • 1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed

Directions

1. For the mint pesto, combine olive oil, water, mint, Parmesan cheese, pistachio nuts, salt and pepper in blender container. Cover and blend until smooth.

2. Toss hot pasta, Mint Pesto, peas, and hot pasta water in large serving bowl. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 6
  • Calories(kcal)465,
  • Protein(gm)17,
  • Carbohydrate(gm)66,
  • Fat, total(gm)15,
  • Cholesterol(mg)6,
  • Saturated fat(gm)4,
  • Sodium(mg)604,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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