Orzo with Fresh Peas and Mint Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 pound orzo pasta cooked
• 1 cup mint leaves fresh
• 4 servings parsley fresh finely chopped
• 0.5 cup parsley leaves fresh
• 0.5 pound peas fresh
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest 
• 0.5 cup mint pesto 
• 1 cup olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons pinenuts toasted
• 2 tablespoons romano cheese freshly grated
• 4 servings salt and pepper freshly ground
• 1 small shallots finely chopped

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until almost smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Place the orzo in a large bowl and combine with the pesto. Fold in the peas and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Garnish with fresh parsley.