Sunday, November 11, 2012

Pesto & Pea Pasta

Ingredients:
2 cups farfalle or any preferred pasta shape
1 lemon juice
2 tbsp basil pesto
1 1/2 cups frozen spinach, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shradded
Handfull of pine nut's, toasted
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Procedure:
1. Boil 6-7 cups of water and season it generously with salt. Add pasta in boiling water and cook them for about 7-10 mins. Drain out the water and run the pasta under cold tap water to stop further cooking.
2. Drain off excess water from spinach and chop it. Blend together the spinach, lemon juice & basil pesto together in food processor.
3. Run frozen peas under hot tap water to defrost them.
4. Toss together pasta and spinach mixture together. Add salt to taste and pepper. Don't forget to mix parmesan cheese as well.
5. Serve the pasta hot or at room temperature. Sprinkle some toasted pine nuts on the top to add some extra crunch. Enjoy!

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