Author Notes
How original. A basil competition and I'm submitting a pesto recipe. This is not your typical pesto. I call it Pretty Green Pesto for two reasons. First, the color is stunning. It’s not the typical grainy looking pesto; it’s smooth and beautiful. Secondly, Pretty Green is one of my favorite songs. This pesto is perfect for summer. —The Charcuterie Expert
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Ingredients
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2 cups
Frozen Peas
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1/3 cup
Pine Nuts
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1 cup
Olive Oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons
Salt
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1/2 teaspoon
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
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1 bunch
or 1 Cup Fresh Basil
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10 pieces
Fresh Mint
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1/2 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
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Boil a pot of water and the frozen peas and cook for 3 minutes or until the peas are warmed through. Strain them and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. In a pan, add the pine nuts and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. You just want to toast them until they turn a light brown. Keep stirring. Once most of them have some color, pour them into a bowl. Don’t leave them in the pan; they will keep cooking and burn. Add the oil first to a blender and add all the other ingredients and blend until smooth. Make your spaghetti as directed, strain and add about 3/4 a cup of pesto. Do not cook the sauce.
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