Summer spaghetti with pea pesto and ham

clock + 25 minutes bowl Serves 6
Pesto Spaghetti Dinner
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Ingredients

  • 500g spaghetti
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup roasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup flaked parmesan cheese
  • 200g finely sliced leg ham
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
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Method

  • 1. In large saucepan of boiling water add pasta and cook until just tender. Drain and set aside.

  • 2. Meanwhile, microwave peas on HIGH for 2 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and set aside. Blend or process peas with garlic, nuts, herbs, cheese and oil until mixture forms a thick puree.

  • 3. Combine pea pesto, ham and juice with pasta in large bowl.

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