Three bowls of elbow pasta with Pea-Ricotta Pesto

Elbows with Pea-Ricotta Pesto

Name: Elbows with Pea-Ricotta Pesto
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
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

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

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

Nutrition

6 Servings Per serving: Calories 290; 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 = 23 grams

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.

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