Pea Basil Parmesan Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1 packed cup fresh basil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 12 oz (340 g) pasta

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the peas in boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Scoop them out and use the same water for the pasta.

2. 2

   Blend peas, basil, parmesan, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice until mostly smooth.

3. 3

   Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1 cup pasta water.

4. 4

   Warm the pea sauce gently in a skillet without boiling.

5. 5

   Add pasta and toss, loosening with pasta water until creamy. Season to taste.