Almond-Pea Pesto Pasta

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Creamy and delicious Almond-Pea Pesto Pasta

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

444

Sugar

Fat

19g

Looking for a vegetarian pasta recipe that's both healthy and delicious? Look no further than this almond-pea pesto pasta recipe! The creamy pesto sauce is made from a blend of almonds, peas, and olive oil, and tossed with perfectly cooked penne pasta. The result is a dish that's both comforting and satisfying. Plus, this pasta is a good source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber, making it a well-rounded meal that's perfect for any night of the week.

Instructions

1.	Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
2.	In a food processor, combine the thawed peas, blanched almonds, lemon zest, and salt.
3.	Blend until mixture is coarsely chopped.
4.	Add in the olive oil and lemon juice, and process until mixture is smooth.
5.	In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce, adding reserved pasta water as necessary to achieve desired consistency.

PROS

This pasta is a healthy, vegetarian option that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

The almond-pea pesto is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is a good source of carbohydrates.

CONS

The pesto in this recipe does contain a good amount of fat, mostly from the olive oil and blanched almonds.

As with any pasta dish, it’s easy to overeat and consume excess calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This almond-pea pesto pasta is a great source of complex carbohydrates, which provide the body with energy.
Peas are high in protein and fiber, and are a good source of vitamins.
Almonds are high in healthy fats, vitamin E, and magnesium, and have been linked to improved heart health and lower blood sugar levels.

	1 lb penne or 1 lb other short pasta
	2 packages frozen peas ( thawed )
	1/2 cup blanched almond
	1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 lemon ( zest and juice )
	1/4 cup olive oil