Pasta w Pea & Mint Pesto

Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook. Drain, reserving about 1/2 c of the water, the return pasta to pan. Meanwhile, in food processor, combine 1.5 c peas, cheese, nuts mint, chives, olive oil, garlic, porcini powder, and lemon juice. Process until smooth, about 30 sec,. Taste and season. Add pesto and remaining peas to cooked pasta and toss to coat, add in some of the reserved water if necessary. Serve hot or at room temp.

Pasta 1 lb ziti or penne
Peas 2 c, thawed if frozen
Cheese, Parmesan 0.5 c grated
Mint 2 T chopped
Chives 1 T chopped
Olive Oil 0.33 c
Lemon Juice, Fresh 1 tsp
Garlic 2 cloves, minced
Nuts, Pine 0.5 c
Porcini Flour 1 T