Thursday, July 12, 2012

Best-Ever Summertime Pesto Pasta Salad


Best-Ever Summertime Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

1 lb. dry penne pasta
2 cups frozen green peas

1/2 cup purchased refrigerated pesto
3 tablspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste

4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup pecans, crushed

Directions:

Cook penne in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; add peas during the last three minutes.  Transfer penne and peas to a  bowl of ice water; drain well.

Whisk together pesto, lemon juice, oil, zest, and garlic in a large bowl.

Stir in penne, peas, spinach, Parmesan, and pecans; season with salt and pepper.

Refrigerate salad before serving

20 servings

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