Thursday, July 10, 2025

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Peas – Family Dinner Edition

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pasta (rotini or penne work great)
  • 1 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1½ blocks cream cheese
  • 3 cups frozen peas

Directions

  • Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
  • In a large pot or skillet, melt cream cheese over low heat. Add in pesto and stir until smooth.
  • Add a bit of pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed.
  • Add the frozen peas to the pasta and warm through.
  • Drain pasta and peas.
  • Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve hot, with crispy chicken and honey lemon sourdough.

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