Pasta with Green Pea Pesto

When I'm hungry for pasta, but want to keep things healthy and also gluten-free, I turn to this scrumptious nutrient-rich pasta dish.  My toddler devours this, and my husband also gives it two big thumbs up!

It's such a great way to get your kids to eat some veggies!

INGREDIENTS:

- 3 cups green peas

- 8 ounces gluten-free pasta ( I like this or this kind)

- 2 heads of broccoli, chopped into small florets

- 2 cups fresh basil, (loosely packed)

- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

- 6 tablespoons water

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

- optional: parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top

DIRECTIONS:

1. Steam peas just long enough to warm them, then drain.  

2.  Cook pasta according to directions and drain.  

3. Steam broccoli until desired tenderness.  

4.  In a food processor or high-speed blender, puree peas, basil, lemon juice, oil, water, garlic, and salt.  

5.  Gently toss cooked pasta, broccoli, and pea pesto.  

6.  Serve warm with grated parmesan cheese on top!

Approximately 4 servings

(Adapted recipe from here).