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Green Pesto Pasta

A fresh and satisfying pesto pasta with peas and Medjool dates, inspired by a trip to the Natural Delights Medjool Dates farms.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces noodles
  • 16 ounces frozen peas
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or other nut like pine nut, pecans or almonds
  • 2-3 large Medjool dates chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4-1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Cook the noodles according to packaged instructions and add the peas to the noodles and boiling water when there's 5 minutes left to cook with the noodles.
  2. Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, pulse the basil, walnuts, dates, parmesan, salt, pepper and olive oil together. Continue to add olive oil until you have a thick and smooth consistency.
  3. Once the pasta and peas are done cooking, drain and put back in the pot. Add the pesto and stir to coat. Serve and enjoy!