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Farfalle with Peas, Parsley, and Parmesan

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen peas (from a 10-ounce bag)
  • 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 16 ounce box Farfalle pasta

Instructions

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  1. Cook 1 cup peas according to package instructions. In a food processor, combine cooked peas, parsley, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, and 1 tablespoon water. Pulse until a paste forms. With machine running, slowly add oil, processing until blended; season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, adding 1 cup peas 30 seconds before end of cooking. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and peas. Return pasta and peas to pot; toss with 3/4 cup pesto (reserve remainder for another use), adding enough pasta water to create a sauce that coats pasta. Serve pasta with more Parmesan.