Name: Pasta with Walnut Pesto and Peas
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

Step 1Heat 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.

Step 2Meanwhile, spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a food processor and let cool.

Step 3Heat 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.

Step 4While 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 purée until smooth.

Step 5Add 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 with Walnut Pesto and Peas

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