Whole-wheat Linguine with Green Pea Pesto

== Description ==
A vibrantly colored sauce composed of green peas and fresh herbs dresses up whole wheat pasta. Try the pesto as a spread on sandwiches and crostini.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Serves 6
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound whole wheat linguine
* 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
* 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 1 bunch parsley)
* ½ cup packed mint or basil leaves (from ½ bunch mint or basil)
* 1 tablespoon capers
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
* sea salt, to taste
* freshly ground pepper, to taste
* ½ cup toasted walnut pieces 
== Directions ==
# Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
# Add the pasta and cook until it is al dente.
# Reserve ½ cup of the pasta-cooking water.
# Drain the pasta, then transfer it to a large bowl.
# Meanwhile, combine the peas, parsley, mint, capers and lemon juice in a food processor.
# Pulse to combine.
# Add the oil in a steady stream while pulsing.
# Add salt and pepper, taste and adjust seasoning.
# Toss the hot pasta with the reserved pasta-cooking water and pesto.
# Top with toasted walnuts and serve immediately.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving (About 5 oz / 139 g-wt.): 
* 280 calories (160 from fat) | 18g total fat | 2g saturated fat | 8g protein | 26g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 2g sugar) | 0mg cholesterol | 200mg sodium
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