Creamy linguine with basil pesto and baby peas

Pasta & Pizza
Written By ANNA Test Kitchen

A simple pasta with incredible fresh flavours of basil and Parmesan that everyone will love.

Ingredients

1 (1/2 -pound) package linguine

1 cup frozen baby peas

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

¼ cup heavy whipping cream (optional)

½ cup ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons pesto sauce (see recipe below)

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Basil pesto

2 cloves garlic, peeled

½ cup fresh basil leaves

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Prepare pesto in food processor or chopper and set aside.

In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add peas last minute of cooking. Reserving 1 cup pasta water, drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add cream and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cook 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in ricotta and pesto. Turn up heat to medium high, add pasta, pasta water and peas and cook 3 to 4 minutes until water has evaporated, and pasta is silky and creamy. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper; toss well. Transfer to serving bowl and serve with additional cheese. Serves 4.

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