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

 * 1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
 * 2) Add the pasta and cook until it is al dente.
 * 3) Reserve ½ cup of the pasta-cooking water.
 * 4) Drain the pasta, then transfer it to a large bowl.
 * 5) Meanwhile, combine the peas, parsley, mint, capers and lemon juice in a food processor.
 * 6) Pulse to combine.
 * 7) Add the oil in a steady stream while pulsing.
 * 8) Add salt and pepper, taste and adjust seasoning.
 * 9) Toss the hot pasta with the reserved pasta-cooking water and pesto.
 * 10) 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