Pasta salad with peas and pesto

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 large garlic clove(s), coarsely chopped
• 1 bunch of basil
• 120 g Pecorino, freshly grated
• 3 tbsp walnuts or pine nuts, roasted
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 300 g peas, green, frozen
• 250 g pasta (Gemelli or Fusilloni)
• salt and pepper
• lemon juice

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

Fresh herb pesto and a spicy dressing for a good pasta salad with green peas topped with chopped walnuts and fresh lemon juice.

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Near the end of the cooking time, add the frozen peas and cook briefly. Combine the basil, garlic, cheese, nuts, and lemon juice in a blender bowl. Then blend with a blender. With the blender running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the pesto, pasta, and peas. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish the salad with chopped nuts and chopped herbs, if desired.