easy-peasy pesto pasta

Name: Easy-Peasy Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) pasta of choice( i use whole grain penne, or brown rice elbow pasta); 12-16 ounce(s) pkg. frozen peas; 8 ounce(s) pesto-commercial or homemade; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese

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cindy sandberg

carlisle, IN

Updated on Apr 3, 2012

Quick, simple and delicious! Super easy to throw together for a quick week-night meal. Can also be served chilled for a light summer supper!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method ---

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 ounces pasta of choice( i use whole grain penne, or brown rice elbow pasta)
12-16 ounces pkg. frozen peas
8 ounces pesto-commercial or homemade
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

How To Make easy-peasy pesto pasta

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Meanwhile, cook peas according package directions, drain and set aside.

Step 2

Add pesto to pasta and toss to coat. Stir in peas. Top with parmesan cheese, and serve.
Step 3

Optionally can chill for several hours or overnight and serve as a pasta salad.
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