Almond Pea Pesto

Serve this delicious dish with penne pasta and an Arugula Salad with Lemon Dressing.

coarse sea salt
pepper, freshly cracked
1 lb penne, (or other short tubular pasta)
2-10 oz pkg frozen peas, thawed
½ cup blanched almonds
1 lemon, freshly juiced and zested
¼ cup olive oil

In a food processor, finely grind almonds. Add lemon zest and juice, remaining package of peas, and 1½ tsp. salt; process until well combined.

With motor running, gradually add oil; process until smooth.