Elbows with Pea-Ricotta Pesto

Name: Elbows 3 Pack
Brand: Carbe Diem
SKU: 22321000-3
Price: 14.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Vibrant and refreshing - this pasta dish is both creamy and light. The combination of sweet peas, creamy ricotta, and fresh herbs creates a unique and flavorful pesto that pairs perfectly with elbow macaroni.

25

Minutes

6

Servings

23g

Net Carbs

290

Calories

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Ingredients
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil or mint leaves, plus more for serving if desired
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, plus more for serving, if desired
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving, if desired
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 box (12 oz) Carbe Diem!™ Elbows Pasta

Steps
Place peas, ricotta, basil, Parmesan, 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper in the body of a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula if needed. Transfer pesto to a serving bowl, or a covered container if not using right away. Pesto can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente, 13 to 15 minutes. Drain.
Add pasta to serving bowl with pesto and toss well to combine. Serve with additional fresh basil or mint leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 130); Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 4g,
Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 1020mg; Total Carbohydrate 49g (Dietary
Fiber 26g, Sugars 3g); Protein 15g

% Daily Value: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 15%; Iron 8%

Net Carbs = 49g Carbohydrate – 26g Fiber – 0 Sugar Alcohols

Net Carbs = 23 grams