PEAS AND PESTO PASTA PRIMAVERA

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How to get kids to eat their veggies: Swap in the ones they actually like! Customize this delicious dish, made with our Traditional Basil Pesto, to suit your picky palates.

Provided by Barilla

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Barilla

Time 26m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Penne
3 cups fresh mixed vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ½ cups fresh shelled peas
2 (6.3 ounce) jars Barilla® Traditional Basil Pesto
¼ cup half-and-half or whole milk
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste and the Penne, and stir gently.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions adding the vegetables and peas for the last 4 minutes of cooking; remove from heat and drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot bring the Traditional Basil Pesto and half-and-half* to a low simmer.
  • Add pasta to the sauce in pot; heat through.
  • Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 296.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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This dish was amazing! The pesto sauce was so creamy and flavorful and the peas and vegetables were cooked perfectly. The pasta was cooked just right and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again!


Nixon Chirume
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the peas and vegetables add a nice pop of color and flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Dha Negro
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This dish was delicious! The pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful and the peas and vegetables were cooked perfectly. The pasta was al dente and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again!


Zaniya Fisher
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the peas and vegetables add a nice touch of sweetness. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the whole dish comes together beautifully. I


Kashindar Kumar
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful and the peas and vegetables were cooked perfectly. The pasta was al dente and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will defin


Raika phiri
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the peas and vegetables add a nice pop of color and flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Muhumuza Aaron
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This pasta dish was delicious! The pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful and the peas and vegetables were cooked perfectly. The pasta was al dente and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again!


CriCro Roc
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the combination of peas and vegetables is perfect. It's a great dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Innah Bee
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. The peas and vegetables added a nice touch of sweetness and texture. Overall, this dish was a hit with my family and f


Shelley Dunn
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and delicious and the peas and vegetables were cooked perfectly. The pasta was al dente and the whole dish came together beautifully. Highly recommend!


Md Jonid Bk
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This pasta dish was an explosion of flavors! The pesto sauce was incredibly flavorful and the peas added a nice pop of sweetness. The combination of vegetables and pasta was perfect and the dish was very filling. I will definitely be making this agai