Taste Of The Seasons

 Almond Pesto Pasta

500g fettucine or spaghetti
½ - ¾ cup reserved pasta water or light cream to taste
Finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Almond Pea Pesto
1 cup frozen peas
125g packet (1 cup) Lucky Blanched Almonds
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
25g (1 cup) firmly packed mint or basil leaves
1 teaspoon rock salt
Freshly ground pepper

• Cook choice of pasta in plenty of boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving pasta water if to be used instead of cream.
• Pour boiling water over peas to thaw, Drain, place with almonds, and garlic in food processor, blend coarsely. Scrape down bowl sides, add oil, choice of herbs and salt. Blend again to a medium thick paste. Season well with pepper.
• Spoon into saucepan with pasta. Using 2 spoons, toss over medium heat, adding choice of pasta water or cream, until heated through.
• Serve with Parmesan cheese. Accompany with crisply cooked vegetables, such as broccoli, trimmed whole green beans or asparagus, if desired.

Serves 4-6

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