Cheddar Pesto Orzo with Zucchini and Peas

Ingredients

• 8 oz orzo
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 small zucchini, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• Lemon zest and juice, to garnish
• Basil, to garnish
• 2 1/2 cups basil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• Juice of a half lemon