Pea pesto pasta

Pea pesto pasta

We’ve used frozen peas, fresh mint and toasted hazelnuts to add a fresh, nutty flavour to this 10 minute pasta recipe.

Pea pesto pasta

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 10 min

We’ve used frozen peas, fresh mint and toasted hazelnuts to add a fresh, nutty flavour to this 10 minute pasta recipe.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
703kcals
Fat
28.3g (5.9g saturated)
Protein
27g protein
Carbohydrates
86.8g carbs (5.4g sugars)
Fibre
13g
Salt
0.3g salt

Ingredients

  • 400g tagliatelle
  • 500g frozen peas, defrosted
  • Handful fresh mint leaves, plus extra to garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp chopped toasted hazelnuts, plus extra
  • 50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
  • 75ml olive oil
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Method

  1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes or until al dente (or according to the pack instructions).
  2. Meanwhile, whizz the peas, mint, garlic and 2 tbsp hazelnuts to a paste, grate in the cheese, then drizzle in the olive oil, still whizzing, until you have a smooth, creamy pesto. Taste and season.
  3. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving a little of the cooking liquid, then return it to the pan and toss with the pea pesto and reserved cooking liquid to coat. Scatter over the extra toasted hazelnuts, then serve garnished with shredded mint and a grinding of black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories
703kcals
Fat
28.3g (5.9g saturated)
Protein
27g protein
Carbohydrates
86.8g carbs (5.4g sugars)
Fibre
13g
Salt
0.3g salt

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