Pasta with peas is a tasty 1-pot 10 minute midweek dinner that's bursting with fresh taste! It's a delicious, hearty and family friendly Italian dish (pasta e piselli). Plus it's so easy!
Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. For the final 2 minutes of cooking time, add the peas.
When it’s cooked, reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside, then drain the pasta and peas.
Add the pasta, peas, pesto and cooking water to a large bowl and gently toss to coat. The cooking water is starchy and helps the pesto to coat the pasta and stop it sticking or becoming claggy.
Divide between serving plates and top with parmesan and basil leaves, plus a good grinding of black pepper.