Lemony Pea and Pistachio Pesto Pasta Salad

Lemony Pea and Pistachio Pesto Pasta Salad

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In the heat of summer, a cool pasta salad tossed with a light, fresh vegetable puree sounds like an appealing supper. Unfortunately, most such recipes turn out bland and dry.

Keywords

  • Side Dishes
  • Vegetables
  • Salads
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta or fusilli or campanelle
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, toasted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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