Orzo with Fresh Peas and Mint Pesto

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Orzo with Fresh Peas and Mint Pesto  

 

1 lb. orzo pasta cooked al dente

1/2 cup mint pesto, homemade or store bought (see below for a recipe)

1/2 lb. fresh peas blanched

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish

 

Place the orzo in a large bowl and combine with the pesto. Fold in the peas and

season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley. Yields 4

servings.

 

 

 

 

 

Mint Pesto

 

    2       c           Firmly packed mint leaves

    1       tb          Chopped nuts

    1/4   ts           Salt

    1       sm         Clove garlic, minced

                          Some olive oil

    3       tb          Grated Parmesan cheese

 

   Toss the fresh mint leaves into a food processor or blender along with the

   salt, garlic and nuts.  (Pine nuts are good; walnuts are okay too.)

  

   Start the food processor and then slowly add olive oil.  Don't process too

   long or add too much oil; aim for a consistency that can be spread with a

   knife.  When done processing, remove it to a dish and stir in the cheese.