Monday, May 4, 2026

Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes

  •  8 ounces whole-wheat rotini (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1½ tablespoons white-wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 1 scallion, sliced (about ¼ cup)

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. 
  2. Add 8 ounces pasta; cook for 3 minutes less than package instructions.
  3.  Add 1 cup peas and continue cooking until the pasta and peas are tender, about 3 minutes more. 
  4. Drain the pasta and peas.
  5. Meanwhile, whisk ¼ cup pesto, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1½ tablespoons vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl.
  6.  Add 1 cup tomatoes, the sliced scallion and the cooked pasta and peas. 
  7. Stir until well combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.