PASTA, PESTO, AND PEAS
Blend fresh basil pesto at home for Ina Garten's Pasta, Pesto and Peas recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, and have a vibrant springtime meal.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 32m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook the fusilli and bow ties separately in a large pot of boiling salted water for 10 to 12 minutes until each pasta is al dente. Drain and toss into a bowl with the olive oil. Cool to room temperature.
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the pesto, spinach, and lemon juice. Add the mayonnaise and puree. Add the pesto mixture to the cooled pasta and then add the Parmesan, peas, pignoli, salt, and pepper. Mix well, season to taste, and serve at room temperature.
- Place the walnuts, pignoli, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use right away or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.
- Notes: Air is the enemy of pesto. For freezing, pack it in containers with a film of oil or plastic wrap directly on top with the air pressed out.
- To clean basil, remove the leaves, swirl them in a bowl of water, and then spin them very dry in a salad spinner. Store them in a closed plastic bag with a slightly damp paper towel. As long as the leaves are dry they will stay green for several days.
PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS AND CORN
Great, easy summertime pasta salad with peas and corn. I promise you will be the hit of the party!
Provided by rharejr
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain and let cool in the refrigerator, at least 15 minutes.
- Mix cooled pasta with ranch dressing, peas, corn, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 411.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
PEAS AND PASTA SALAD
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 23m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water as directed on box for al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and place the cooked pasta in a large bowl filled with ice water to stop the pasta from over cooking. Stir until the pasta is cool, then drain in a colander shaking to release as much water as possible.
- To make the dressing: In a large bowl mix the red onion, salad dressing, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Taste and then season with a pinch of salt and grind or two of pepper. Add the pasta and completely coat with the dressing. Add in the peas, cheese, and bacon. Cook's Note: If making ahead, cover and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve, then add the bacon right before serving.
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