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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:6

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:20 mins

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Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients12ounceswhole-wheat fusilli1 ½cupsfinely grated Parmesan cheese, divided3teaspoonsgrated lemon zest, divided2cupsfrozen peas, thawed1 ½cupsloosely packed fresh mint leaves6tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil3tablespoonslemon juice½teaspoonsalt

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Ingredients

12ounceswhole-wheat fusilli

1 ½cupsfinely grated Parmesan cheese, divided

3teaspoonsgrated lemon zest, divided

2cupsfrozen peas, thawed

1 ½cupsloosely packed fresh mint leaves

6tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

3tablespoonslemon juice

½teaspoonsalt

DirectionsBring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water. Drain the pasta; rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterAdd 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1 teaspoon lemon zest to a small bowl. With clean hands, rub the Parmesan and zest together until fragrant, about 30 seconds.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterPlace peas, mint, oil, lemon juice, salt and the remaining 1 cup Parmesan and 2 teaspoons lemon zest in a food processor. Process until mostly smooth, 20 to 30 seconds.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterAdd the pesto and the reserved 3/4 cup cooking water to the pasta; toss until coated and creamy. Divide among 6 bowls; top with the lemon-Parmesan mixture.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2023

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water. Drain the pasta; rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterAdd 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1 teaspoon lemon zest to a small bowl. With clean hands, rub the Parmesan and zest together until fragrant, about 30 seconds.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterPlace peas, mint, oil, lemon juice, salt and the remaining 1 cup Parmesan and 2 teaspoons lemon zest in a food processor. Process until mostly smooth, 20 to 30 seconds.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterAdd the pesto and the reserved 3/4 cup cooking water to the pasta; toss until coated and creamy. Divide among 6 bowls; top with the lemon-Parmesan mixture.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water. Drain the pasta; rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.

Overhead view of a pasta in a colander and pasta water in a measuring cup for Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta recipe

Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1 teaspoon lemon zest to a small bowl. With clean hands, rub the Parmesan and zest together until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Overhead view of a hand mixing parmesan and lemon zest in a small bowl for Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta recipe

Place peas, mint, oil, lemon juice, salt and the remaining 1 cup Parmesan and 2 teaspoons lemon zest in a food processor. Process until mostly smooth, 20 to 30 seconds.

Overhead view of a pesto ingredients ready to blend in a food processor for Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta recipe

Add the pesto and the reserved 3/4 cup cooking water to the pasta; toss until coated and creamy. Divide among 6 bowls; top with the lemon-Parmesan mixture.

Overhead view of pasta mixed with the pesto from Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta recipe

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)461Calories21gFat53gCarbs15gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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