Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz whole wheat orecchiette (or any short pasta)
  • 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Add peas to the pot of water and pasta when there are 2 minutes left in the cooking time.
  • Drain pasta and peas in a strainer and place back in the warm pot. Add pesto, fresh basil, parmesan, lemon zest and chili flakes.
  • Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.