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Penne with Pea Pesto

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Penne with Pea Pesto

Penne with Pea Pesto

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Equipment

  • Food Processor/Blender - Essential for making the pea pesto smooth and well blended.

  • Chef's Knife - A versatile tool used in chopping ingredients.

  • Pasta Roller/Extruder (optional) - For rolling fresh pasta, though not strictly necessary.

  • Large Pot - Needed for boiling pasta to al dente perfection.

  • Wooden Spoon/Spatula - Essential kitchen tools for stirring and tossing ingredients.

  • Cutting Board - An essential surface for safely chopping vegetables or fruits.

  • Measuring Cups/Spoons - For precise measurements in cooking and baking.

  • Colander/Fine Mesh Strainer - Useful for draining pasta after boiling.

  • Mixing Bowl(s) - Needed for mixing ingredients, especially if preparing a larger batch or variations of the recipe.

  • Prep Bowl/Workstation - A designated area for prep work to make cooking processes more efficient and organized when working with peas and pesto sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas

  • 2 large garlic cloves

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts (2 ounce)

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus additional for serving

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 1 pound penne

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Cook peas on the stove or in a microwave according to package directions, then drain well.
2

Instruction 2

With food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop. Turn off motor and add peas, nuts, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil, blending until incorporated.
3

Instruction 3

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
4

Instruction 4

Toss pasta with pea pesto and thin as desired with reserved cooking water. Season with freshly ground pepper.
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