Ravioli with Snap Peas, Pea Shoots, and Minty Pea Shoot Pesto

Ravioli with Snap Peas, Pea Shoots, and Minty Pea Shoot Pesto
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts
Total Time 30 mins

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “The Freshest and Most Delicious Recipes You Can Make This April.”

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
Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories842
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g50%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 84mg29%
Sodium 827mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 96g35%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g16%
Protein 38g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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
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