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Side view of pesto, peas and spinach pasta salad in large bowl

Pesto, Peas and Spinach Pasta Salad

Deborah
If you love pesto then this pasta salad is a winner, along with freshness from peas and spinach.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 200g dried penne
  • 100g frozen peas see Notes
  • 50g spinach chopped
  • 6 tbsp pesto
  • 3 tbsp parmesan finely grated
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water, according to packet instructions. Drain then rinse under cold water and drain again.
  • Put the frozen peas in a colander, pour over a kettle full of boiling water and leave to drain.
  • Tip the peas into a large bowl then add the cooked pasta, spinach, pesto and parmesan.
  • Toss everything together, season with freshly ground black pepper, to taste and then transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Notes

  • Give this a try with fresh peas if you can get them.
  • This pasta salad recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

 

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Keyword baby spinach, barbecue, BBQ, buffet, frozen peas, pasta salad, pesto, picnic, sharing food