Lemon Basil Pea Pasta

Lemon Basil Pea Pasta

Ingredients

1 lb pasta

Basil-Pea Pesto

Ingredients:
1 clove garlic
½ cup pine nuts

 1/4 c olive oil

3 Tbsp lemon juice & zest

Fresh black pepper 

½ tsp. fine sea salt
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup shelled green peas (fresh or frozen) unthawed

Directions:
1. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Cook pasta according to instructions.

2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Place peeled garlic in a food processor and pulse to mince. Add the toasted pine nuts (reserve a few for garnish), olive oil, salt, basil, and one cup peas and blend on high to mix. Add more olive oil if you like a looser pesto. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Toss with Pasta and serve.