Pasta orecchiette con pesto, espárragos y guisantes

Ingredientes

• 1 pound Orecchiette pasta
• 1 bunch asparagus spears, woody ends removed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup classic basil pesto

Preparación

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Orecchiette pasta and cook 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1/4 cup of the salted pasta cooking water before draining the pasta. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, bring a few inches of water to boil in a medium sauce pan. Add the asparagus and peas to a steamer basket and place in the pan. Cover and allow the vegetables to steam for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the pesto, salted cooking water, and vegetables to the pot with the drained pasta. Stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!