Creamy Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Pea Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Stracciatella

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Pea Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Stracciatella
Category: Main Courses | Servings: 4

Ingredients:

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the peas: Start by shelling the fresh peas. Set them aside, and add a few basil leaves for extra flavor.

2. Prepare the sun-dried tomatoes: Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips, approximately 2-3 mm wide, to ensure they mix well into the pesto.

3. Toast the pine nuts: In a dry, non-stick pan, toast the pine nuts lightly over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Once toasted, remove them from the heat.

4. Make the pea pesto: In a large pan, combine the freshly shelled peas, basil, and a splash of extra virgin olive oil. Blend it into a smooth pesto, adding a little pasta water to thin it out if needed. Keep the pesto warm on low heat.

5. Cook the pasta: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the whole wheat spaghetti until al dente, following package instructions. Be sure to reserve some pasta water for the pesto.

6. Combine pesto and pasta: Drain the pasta and toss it into the pea pesto, mixing gently to coat the noodles evenly. Add a small amount of reserved pasta water if the pesto is too thick.

7. Assemble the dish: Plate the spaghetti and top it with generous dollops of stracciatella, breaking it into delicate strands. Add the sun-dried tomato strips, toasted pine nuts, and a handful of fresh, uncooked peas for an added crunch.

8. Garnish and serve: Finish the dish with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios, a pinch of black pepper, and a few more fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this delightful, fresh dish.

This Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Pea Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Stracciatella is a perfect blend of light yet creamy flavors, combining fresh vegetables and earthy textures with the richness of stracciatella and pine nuts. It’s ideal for a healthy and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with nutrients!

This updated recipe has been written for Love With Recipes with a focus on vibrant flavor, freshness, and detailed steps for ease of preparation.