Little Dish #3 - Pasta with Fresh Pesto & Peas

This dish is truly easy and a great way to use some of that homemade fresh pesto that you make and have a surplus of. ;) Pasta with Fresh Pesto and Peas! Here are the ingredients & simple instructions...

Ingredients: 
1/2 lb of your favorite pasta (I used campanelle pasta)
1/2 cup peas (use more if you like a lot of peas!)
2 Tablespoons fresh pesto
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts- pinolis (just put in a pan on med heat and slowly toss until they are golden brown)
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Cook your pasta in boiling salted water (per package instructions). 3-5 minutes before it's done add your peas. Drain water (reserving a little) and add your pesto to the pasta & peas. Mix well and top with toasted pine nuts and grated parmesan cheese. Use pasta water if you want more of a creamier sauce. Quick & delicious!

Campanelle Pasta with Fresh Pesto & Peas