PASTA, PESTO AND PEAS

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A very refreshing dish that can be served at a barbeque, beach party, picnic, etc. From Ina Garten / The Barefoot Contessa. This is not in any of her cookbooks, so I wanted to share it here.

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 57m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 lb fusilli
3/4 lb bow tie pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups pesto sauce (I use my Pesto Sauce for Pesto, also from The Barefoot Contessa)
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups of good mayonnaise
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, defrosted
1/3 cup pignolis (pine nuts)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the fusilli and bow tie pastas separately in a large pot of boiling salted water for 10 to 12 minutes until each pasta is al dente (you can use any pasta you like, however, or any combination of pastas).
  • Drain and toss into a bowl with the olive oil. Cool to room temperature.
  • In the bowl of a food processor (fitted with a steel blade), puree the pesto, spinach and lemon juice.
  • Add the mayonnaise and puree. Add the pesto mixture to the cooled pasta and then add the Parmesan Cheese, peas, pignolis, salt and peper. Mix well, season to taste, and serve at room temperature.

Arturo Gonzalez
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and texture of the pasta. The pesto and peas were a perfect combination, and the pasta was cooked to perfection.


mariaelena wong
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the peas, and they didn't even notice the pesto. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the whole dish was a hit with my family.


siyam
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I'm not a huge fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peas were cooked perfectly, and they added a nice sweetness to the pasta. The pesto was also very flavorful, and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Tuhin
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover pesto. I always have leftover pesto in my fridge, and this dish is a great way to use it up. The pesto and peas are a great combination, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Cotoi Alexandru Calin
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and texture of the pasta. The pesto and peas were a perfect combination, and the pasta was cooked to perfection.


Nahida Kara slimane
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the peas, and they didn't even notice the pesto. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the whole dish was a hit with my family.


Yashfa Ashiq
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I'm always looking for new and easy pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's simple to make, and the results are delicious. The pesto and peas are a great combination, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Sanduni Madhumali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I had some pesto in my fridge that I needed to use up, and this dish was the perfect solution. The pesto and peas added a delicious flavor to the pasta, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Muntasir Rafi
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pesto was light and flavorful, and the peas added a nice sweetness. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the whole dish was very enjoyable.


Brenda Thavuru
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and texture of the pasta. The pesto and peas were a perfect combination, and the pasta was cooked to perfection.


Enoch Gaboh
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious! The pesto is creamy and flavorful, and the peas add a nice pop of sweetness. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the whole dish comes together beautifully.


Saam Khan
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly. The pesto and peas are a great combination, and the pasta is cooked to perfection.


Faizan Qamar
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The pesto and peas added a delicious and refreshing flavor to the pasta. I will definitely be making this again.