Ravioli with Snap Peas, Pea Shoots, and Minty Pea Shoot Pesto
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Whirl garlic in a food processor to mince. Add cheese and whirl until grated. Add 2 cups pea shoots, the mint, and oil; pulse until coarsely puréed. Scrape into a small bowl and press plastic wrap against pesto.
Step 2
2
Cook ravioli as package directs, adding snap peas during last 2 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Whisk pesto, then gently toss three-quarters of it with pasta. Add remaining pea shoots and toss gently. Serve immediately, with remaining pesto if you like (or save it for a sandwich).
Step 3
3
*Find at farmers' markets or Asian markets.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving with 3 tbsp. pesto.
Ingredients
1 small garlic clove
4 ounces parmesan cheese, cut into chunks
1 1/2 qts. lightly packed tender pea shoots*, separated into 4- to 5-in. pieces, divided
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fresh cheese ravioli
2 cups sugar snap peas
Directions
Step 1
1
Whirl garlic in a food processor to mince. Add cheese and whirl until grated. Add 2 cups pea shoots, the mint, and oil; pulse until coarsely puréed. Scrape into a small bowl and press plastic wrap against pesto.
Step 2
2
Cook ravioli as package directs, adding snap peas during last 2 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Whisk pesto, then gently toss three-quarters of it with pasta. Add remaining pea shoots and toss gently. Serve immediately, with remaining pesto if you like (or save it for a sandwich).
Step 3
3
*Find at farmers' markets or Asian markets.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving with 3 tbsp. pesto.
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