Pasta with Walnut Pesto and Peas
- 12 oz. farfalle or other short pasta
- 1/2 c. walnuts or almonds
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
- 1 1/4 c. frozen peas (or broccoli)
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta, and return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast until fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a food processor and let cool.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, using a vegetable peeler, remove 3 strips of zest from the lemon.
- Thinly slice the zest; add it to the food processor along with the garlic and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the Parmesan, 1/4 cup peas, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and puree until smooth.
- Add the wine to the onions and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining 1 cup peas and cook, tossing, until heated through.
- Toss the pasta with the walnut pesto (adding some of the reserved pasta water if the mixture seems dry).
- Add the onion mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and additional Parmesan, if desired.
pasta, walnuts, olive oil, onion, kosher salt, pepper, lemon, clove garlic, parmesan, frozen peas, white wine
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/pasta-walnut-pesto-peas-recipe-wdy0413 (may not work)