Spring Pea Pesto Penne - Meatless Monday

Ingredients

• 1 box penne pasta (such as Banza Penne )
• 1/2 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
• 3 bunches of basil leaves (about 6 cups loosely packed), washed and pat dry
• 1/2 cup cooked peas, fresh or frozen (then thawed)
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano or dairy-free Parmesan
• 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
• 1/2 tsp sea salt