Speedy Pea & Basil Pesto Pasta

If you are looking for a fast, filling, and nutritious dinner idea, you've found it here. The aromatic basil leaves and toasted pine nuts blended together make a delicious pesto that's used to give this pasta a wonderful creaminess.

📝 Ingredients

• 8.818 oz linguine noodles
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 4 garlic clove
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 medium shallot
• 2 jarred roasted red pepper
• 1 lemon
• 1 1/2 cup fresh green peas
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 2 cup arugula

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta according to package instruction in salted boiling water until al dente.
2. 2Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic for 2 minutes, then transfer to a small food processor.
3. 3To the now-empty pan, add the oil and shallots. Cook until golden, adding the bell peppers at the end just to heat through.
4. 4Meanwhile, returning to the food processor, add in the lemon juice, peas, pine nuts, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until creamy.
5. 5When the pasta is al dente, drain, and transfer it back to the empty pot. Add the shallot mixture and pea pesto to the pasta, and toss to combine.
6. 6Plate with arugula, garnish, and enjoy!