Pea Mint Pasta
This pea mint pesto pasta sauce can be eaten cold or warm. It’s great for a summer picnic!
Pea Mint Pesto Pasta is made by making a type of ‘pesto’ out of fresh peas and mint, with the bright flavor of lemon juice and the bite of garlic. This is a great summer picnic snack since it holds really well at chilled or room temps, although it is great eaten hot or cold.
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Pea Mint Pasta
This pea mint pesto pasta sauce can be eaten cold or warm. It’s great for a summer picnic!
Pea Mint Pesto Pasta is made by making a type of ‘pesto’ out of fresh peas and mint, with the bright flavor of lemon juice and the bite of garlic. This is a great summer picnic snack since it holds really well at chilled or room temps, although it is great eaten hot or cold.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 5 minutes |
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| 0minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2cups Frozen peas
- 1/4bunch Mint
- 1 lemon juicedstart with half first
- 2cloves Cloves garlic
- 1/2cup Pasta water (or plain water)To thin out the sauce, if necessary
- olive oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, except olive oil into your food processor and blend
- Add the oil slowly until the sauce is a thick consistency. Then add the pasta water to thin out, all while blending.
- Season heavily with salt and pepper and buzz once more to incorporate.
Recipe Notes
Tasks for kids to help: (basically they can do it all on their own if they are 5+)
- Picking herbs
- Crushing & peeling garlic
- Adding the ingredients to the food processor and pressing the button to pulse
- Adding the olive oil and salt
Pro Storage Tips:
This pesto will last about a week in your fridge if stored in an airtight container. You can also make in large batches & freeze in small portions.