FARFALLE WITH PESTO

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Make and share this Farfalle With Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb farfalle pasta
1/2 cup pine nuts
4 garlic cloves
3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/2 cup peas, defrosted
1 cup English cucumber, diced
4 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water; drain again.
  • In a food processor or blender, process the pine nuts, garlic and basil leaves until finely chopped.
  • With the processor running, pour in the olive oil until combined.
  • Add the cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Toss the pesto with the pasta.
  • Mix in the peas, cucumber and green onions.
  • Serve garnished with basil leaves.

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