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Spring Spaghetti with Spinach Pea Pesto

Published: Mar 4, 2016 · Modified: Sep 22, 2022 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 41 Comments

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This spring spaghetti with spinach pea pesto screams spring with its vibrant green color and the spinach pea pesto is a wonderful alternative to your regular pesto! Plus, its gluten free too!

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Looks like we have made it to the better part of the year, spring!! Its pouring here and still a little cold here in Seattle, as I am typing this down but we have started getting our share of the sunny and warm-ish days here and there! So, yay!

The little guy is learning about seasons now and knows to name them and also know a few things about them, like there are flowers in spring, its sunny in summer, leaves fall in fall and there is snow in winter. But he has not quite grasped it all yet, I mean, he is just 3 years old, so on a sunny day, he asks me – Amma, is it summer today? Open-mouthed smile So, the other day when I saw spring blossoms outside, I pointed it out to him and told him that spring is here. He got so excited and was randomly screaming – Its spring today!! – throughout the day. Although, he did ask me that, if it was spring today, is it going to be summer tomorrow? Well, from his perspective, it seems like a valid question. Yeah, we are going through that phase of a lot of questions being asked and us, trying to explain it to him in a way he understands. It is fun! Well, so far at least, because we have been able to answer his questions somewhat to his satisfaction.

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I have taken this opportunity of him learning about seasons to explain to him about various food that is there during each season. So, I made this Spring Spaghetti for dinner one of these days and told him it that we were having Spring Spaghetti that night. And he asked, like the season? I said, Yes, just like the season. And just like each season has a different special thing to it, there are also special vegetables for each season and we are eating this spaghetti with green peas in it because it is a special vegetable for spring! I don’t quite know if he understood that, but I explained to him anyway. I think its good for the kids to have something to relate to the food they are eating, some story, especially if it is also about something else they are learning. Those little minds are trying to put several things together at this age and it helps to give them a little bit of brain food, now and then.

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This Spring Spaghetti with Spinach Pea Pesto is one of the easiest things to make and if you are like me who dislikes pesto in general, because of the basil-walnut combo, you will love this, because it’s got a nice sweetness to it from the green peas and really smells so fresh like spring!

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Spring Spaghetti with Spinach Pea Pesto – The Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 8oz packet of any gluten free pasta – I used Ancient harvest Quinoa Pasta
  • water, to cook the pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup grated parmesan

For the Spinach Pea Pesto

  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoon pine nuts
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

Cook the spinach and the green peas in boiling water for 3-4 mins, drain and keep aside. Keep aside about ½ cup of the cooked spinach – green peas. Puree the rest of the spinach-green peas with all the other ingredients for the pesto, except the olive oil. Once they have come together a little, add the olive oil with the food processor running.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water, drain and keep aside.

Add the pesto to the hot drained pasta, mix well and serve with parmesan sprinkled on top.

Spring Spaghetti with Spinach Pea Pesto

This spring spaghetti with spinach pea pesto screams spring with its vibrant green color and the spinach pea pesto is a wonderful alternative to your regular pesto! Plus, its gluten free too!
4.75 from 8 votes
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Course: Pasta
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Manju
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Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz packet of any gluten free pasta – I used Ancient harvest Quinoa Pasta
  • water to cook the pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • For the Spinach Pea Pesto
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 ½ cup frozen green peas thawed
  • 2 tablespoon pine nuts
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the spinach and the green peas in boiling water for 3-4 mins, drain and keep aside. Keep aside about ½ cup of the cooked spinach – green peas. Puree the rest of the spinach-green peas with all the other ingredients for the pesto, except the olive oil. Once they have come together a little, add the olive oil with the food processor running.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water, drain and keep aside.
  • Add the pesto to the hot drained pasta, mix well and serve with parmesan sprinkled on top.
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Here are some other of my favorite spring recipes that you might be interested in!

Lemony Couscous Salad
Blueberry Lemon Pancakes
Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
Easy Banana Pecan Sticky Buns
Ginger Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Potato Leek Frittata - Can be made ahead and heated up the next morning

 

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  1. Joanna says

    March 05, 2016 at 2:30 am

    Yum, it looks delicious! I love pesto and pesto alternatives (the best ever pesto I have tried in my life was the walnut white pesto). I might give this recipe a go this weekend, using courgette pasta instead of the classic one - I'M on a diet, haha 🙂

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 05, 2016 at 2:32 am

      That sounds delicious with the courgette pasta!! And thank you! ?

      Reply
  2. Jessica Hardges says

    March 05, 2016 at 5:21 am

    5 stars
    the ingredients look like they would go well together and the picture has my mouth watering.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 8:10 pm

      Thank you Jessica!

      Reply
  3. Sheri says

    March 05, 2016 at 6:06 am

    I am a foodie, and reading this and seeing all the pictures makes me just want to cook this! Yummy!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 8:12 pm

      Aww. Thanks Sheri 🙂

      Reply
  4. Enni Maria - Denia Hania says

    March 05, 2016 at 7:25 am

    5 stars
    Oh yammy! Looks so good! Saved this link so I can try it later. 🙂

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks Enni maria! Do let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  5. Roberta says

    March 05, 2016 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    Looks and sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing 🙂

    adventurousmiles.com

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 8:14 pm

      Thank you Roberta!

      Reply
  6. Diana says

    March 05, 2016 at 9:09 am

    My favorite so far has been a pesto my friends mom made, but this sounds so good, plus I have all of the ingredients to make it,including the quinoa pasta! So cool that you use that tooď

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Therese Glenn says

    March 05, 2016 at 9:27 am

    4 stars
    This looks soooo good! And it doesnt look dredged in oli which is common for pesto dishes, will definitely try this!

    http://www.thehandmadechic.com/

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      Yes, I don't like it a whole lot oily like that, so I used just enough to blend it all in!

      Reply
  8. Travel Pockets (Crystal) says

    March 05, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Sounds super healthy! Maybe I can try this one out.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  9. goldfish jones says

    March 05, 2016 at 11:53 am

    this looks good will have to try it and see if i can get my band mates to eat their greens for once!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      haha!! Hidden greens! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tori Gabriel says

    March 05, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    This sounds lovely and what a brilliant idea to tie it in with your son learning about the seasons. I love the idea of special Spring Spaghetti and will be borrowing this idea!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Thanks Tori! Yes, he is learning so much now that I wanted to help him out a little! ?

      Reply
  11. Style With Tina says

    March 05, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    Oooh, I would totally try this. It looks so good and easy to make! Yum!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Let me know if you do! ?

      Reply
  12. Indigo Ocean says

    March 05, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Yes, please. Pesto pasta has got to be one of my all time favorite dishes. Thanks for getting me ready for dinner.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      ? thanks Indigo Ocean! And you are welcome!

      Reply
  13. Tammy says

    March 05, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    Yum! This looks absolutely delicious! I'll have to try this out. Thank you or giving me another great recipe to try.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      You are very welcome, Tammy! ?

      Reply
  14. Ana De- Jesus says

    March 06, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Oh this is perfect for me because too much basil irritates my stomach and makes me sick so this pesto sounds like it would be more gentle on my stomach! Can't wait to try the spring spaghetti!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      I hope you try this! I'm sure you will love it!

      Reply
  15. Shawn says

    March 06, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    We tried this one and it was awesome! Thank you very much.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you Shawn!! So glad you loved it ?

      Reply
  16. Eloise says

    March 06, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    that looks so good, yum! thanks for sharing this recipe, It'll be one I try out!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you Eloise!

      Reply
  17. EG III says

    March 06, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    Shared on twitter because these pictures and this recipe both look too amazing for me to keep all to myself!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      March 06, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      Thank you very much EG!!

      Reply
  18. Michele says

    March 07, 2016 at 12:31 am

    4 stars
    YUM!!!! We all love pesto here and we grow our own spinach - this recipe is quickly going to become a weekly favourite!!

    Reply
  19. Sharon Beauty Prime says

    March 07, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Wow! Amazing pics that have me feeling hungry now. I bet this pesto is delicious. It's looks so yummy!

    Reply
  20. Rose Sahetapy says

    March 07, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    You're making me hungry..lol! I'd love to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
  21. kate says

    March 09, 2016 at 1:34 am

    5 stars
    This looks and sounds so yummi!! Definitely going to try that one myself!

    Reply
  22. Klaudia says

    March 09, 2016 at 4:09 am

    Hello , it's me .... 🙂 ( no , not Adele ) I am back here to get once more inspired , what to cook today . Another mouth watering receipe ! Looks like we're having spring spaghetti with spinach pea pesto today 🙂

    Reply
  23. Kat says

    March 09, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    This recipe sounds like it would taste great! I would try it, but I don't have a device in which to make the puree.

    Reply
  24. Bee says

    March 11, 2016 at 5:14 am

    Pinned this cause k know I'll need it

    Reply

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