Vegetarian

Penne with Ramp Pesto and Peas takes several minutes to prepare.

Penne with Ramp Pesto and Peas takes several minutes to cook.

Penne with Ramp Pesto and Peas makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Penne with Ramp Pesto and Peas are:

-1 bunch ramps, roughly chopped in large pieces
-2 tbsp pine nuts
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1 lb Penne
-2 cups frozen peas
-salt & pepper

Here is how you make Penne with Ramp Pesto and Peas:

1. Blanche the ramps in boiling water for 1 minute, transfer to ice bath for one minute, then drain. Meanwhile, toast pine nuts over medium heat for a few minutes. Place ramps and pine nuts into blender or food processor and pulse for a minute. Add half of olive oil, continue pulsing and adding oil until Pesto looks well blended. Season to taste.2. Boil water in a large sauce pan. Add pasta and frozen peas. Cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta done, and drain.3. Stir pesto into pasta/pea mixture, top with shredded parmesan if desired, and serve.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NYYANKEEFAN.

The nutritional information for Penne with Ramp Pesto and Peas is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 309.0

• Total Fat: 9.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 477.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 47.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
• Protein: 4.4 g