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Pesto Shells and Peas Pasta

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Updated Jun 13, 2014
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This easy pasta dinner is great for little kids and adults alike! The bright green color comes from peas and purchased pesto.

Pesto Shells and Peas Pasta

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 4
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (1 lb) medium pasta shells
  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen sweet peas
  • 3/4 cup basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, cook peas as directed on bag. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooked peas.
  • Step 
    3
    Place remaining peas in food processor along with pesto and olive oil.
  • Step 
    4
    Cover; process 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down sides as necessary, until mixture is smooth.
  • Step 
    5
    Add mixture to pasta; toss to coat evenly. Stir in reserved peas. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

570 Calories
23g Total Fat
17g Protein
73g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
570
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
23g
35%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
22%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
290mg
12%
Potassium
210mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
73g
24%
Dietary Fiber
6g
25%
Sugars
4g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
5 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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