One of my fastest go-to dinners for a busy week night.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6people
Ingredients
Pesto Sauce
2CupsBasilpacked fresh leaves
2ClovesGarlic
1/4CupPine Nuts
2/3CupOlive Oildivided
1/2 CupParmesan + 1/4 Cup for toppingfreshly shredded
Salt and Pepper to taste
Pasta Ingredients
6oz.White Penne Pasta
6oz.Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
2CupsFrozen Peas
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Follow directions on package to cook your pasta of choice. I like to use Penne, but Farfalle or Rotini works well too. During the last 5 minutes of boiling, add frozen peas to the pasta. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, combine basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Pulse a few times until chopped.
Add 1/2 Cup Olive Oil and process until smooth. Continue adding remaining Olive Oil until desired consistency is reached. Season with Salt and Pepper.
Transfer to a small mixing bowl and add the Parmesan cheese. Pour pesto over cooked pasta and stir until well-coated. Top with extra Parmesan. Serve warm.