Zesty Green Pea and Jalapeño Pesto Pasta

Zesty Green Pean and Jalapeño Pesto Pasta requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 318 calories, 9g of protein, and 12g of fat. For $1.1 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 4. 100 people have tried and liked this recipe. A mixture of basil leaves, olive oil, rotini pasta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is brought to you by foodandspice.blogspot.com. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Overall, this recipe earns a spectacular spoonacular score of 98%. Similar recipes are Zesty Green Pean and Jalapeño Pesto Pasta, Pasta with Cilantro Jalapeño Pesto, Fresh Corn & Tomatoes, and Beet Green and Radish Green Pesto Pasta with Roasted Beets and Radishes.

  • Serves: 4
  • Time: 45 Mins
  • Category: side dish
  • Health Rating: 57.0

Ingredients


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Instructions

Step 1: Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • sun dried tomatoes
  • water

Step 2: Drain and chop.Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions. Two minutes before the pasta is finished cooking, toss in the remaining peas.In a small food processor, process the sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the peas, basil, mint, shallot or onion, garlic, jalapeo, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper with 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small food processor. Process until smooth.

Ingredients:

  • sun dried tomatoes
  • salt and pepper
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • shallot
  • garlic
  • basil
  • onion
  • pasta
  • water
  • mint
  • peas

Equipment:

  • food processor
  • sauce pan

Step 3: Add another tablespoon of olive oil if the pesto is too thick to process.

Ingredients:

  • olive oil
  • pesto

Step 4: Drain the pasta and peas and toss with the pesto.

Ingredients:

  • pasta
  • pesto
  • peas

Step 5: Serve hot or warm, or cold as a salad.


Dietary Information

  • Dairy-Free
  • Very Healthy

Nutrition Facts

NutrientAmount% Daily Needs
Calories324.82 kcal16.24%
Fat11.6 g17.85%
Saturated Fat1.66 g10.35%
Carbohydrates46.47 g15.49%
Net Carbohydrates40.81 g14.84%
Sugar6.05 g6.73%
Cholesterol0.0 mg0.0%
Sodium21.4 mg0.93%
Alcohol0.0 g100.0%
Alcohol %0.0 %100.0%
Protein9.57 g19.13%
Manganese0.87 mg43.42%
Selenium29.76 µg42.51%
Vitamin K44.15 µg42.04%
Vitamin C32.23 mg39.07%
Fiber5.66 g22.64%
Vitamin A1077.91 IU21.56%
Phosphorus162.41 mg16.24%
Copper0.31 mg15.35%
Folate60.33 µg15.08%
Magnesium57.37 mg14.34%
Vitamin B10.2 mg13.29%
Iron2.21 mg12.27%
Vitamin E1.81 mg12.08%
Vitamin B60.24 mg11.85%
Potassium407.9 mg11.65%
Vitamin B32.19 mg10.93%
Zinc1.45 mg9.68%
Vitamin B20.14 mg8.01%
Calcium64.12 mg6.41%
Vitamin B50.39 mg3.87%