Linguine w/ Mint Pesto & Peas

Ingredients

• Mint Pesto:
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 bunches (4 oz total) fresh mint, trimmed (2 cups leaves)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan chese
• 3 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound linguine, cooked, saving 1/4 cup of pasta water
• 1 package (10 ounce) frozen peas

Directions

Make Mint Pesto: Puree all ingredients in blender until smooth.

Toss hot pasta, Mint Pesto, peas and hot pasta water in large serving bowl.

Makes 6 servings.