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    Mint Pea Pasta


    Source of Recipe


    Russie

    List of Ingredients




    Mint Pea Pasta


    1 pound gemelli pasta
    1/2 tsp salt
    2 tsp lemon zest
    1/2 cup sliced almonds
    2 cups mint
    1/8 tsp pepper
    2 tbs Pecorino Romano cheese
    1 tbs lemon juice
    1/4 cup plus 2 tbs olive oil
    14.4 oz bag frozen peas

    Recipe




    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

    Add peas, blanch 30 seconds.

    Remove from pot, run under cold water until cool, set aside.

    Reserve water.

    In a food processor or blender, combine 1 1/2 cups peas, mint, oil, 1/4 cup almonds, lemon juice and lemon zest.

    Process until combined.

    Transfer to a bowl, stir in cheese, salt and pepper.

    Bring reserved pot of water to a boil, add pasta.

    Cook according to package directions.

    Add pesto to a pan over heat.

    Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup water, transfer pasta to pan.

    Stir in water and remaining peas and almonds.

    SERVE immediately

 

 

 


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