Easy Pesto Pasta Recipe

{GLUTEN FREE + VEGETARIAN + VEGAN OPTION} See Full Recipe

Easy pesto pasta is the perfect weeknight recipe! It’s ready in less than 30 minutes, full of bold flavors, and creamy without any added heavy cream.

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Option to make it dairy free / vegan, and customize it with whatever protein or veggies you like! Gluten free, vegetarian, vegan option.

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For basil pesto – Basil – Pine nuts – Parmesan cheese – Garlic

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Cook pasta and reserve pasta water

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Add the frozen peas to the boiling water 30 seconds before the pasta is done cooking.

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Before draining, scoop out and reserve about 1 cup of the past cooking water.

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With the pot off the stove top, return pasta and peas to the pot along with the pesto and 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Use tongs or two large forks to toss together until evenly coated.

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