Healthy Recipes Ingredient Pasta and Noodle Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews This Pesto Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes is a bright, flavorful dish that comes together quickly. Pasta is cooked alongside frozen sweet peas, then tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes and basil pesto for a fresh, herbaceous finish. You can serve it warm or chilled, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks or picnics. A sprinkle of Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon add the perfect final touch. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 31, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Close Credit: Ali Redmond Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Gut Healthy Mediterranean Diet Sesame-Free Weight Loss Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Healthy Cholesterol Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Store-bought pesto is an easy way to add flavor quickly. Whole-wheat pasta adds fiber to the dish to help you stay satisfied for longer. This pasta is ready in 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. Ali Redmond Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 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) Directions Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add 8 ounces pasta; cook for 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add 1 cup peas and continue cooking until the pasta and peas are tender, about 3 minutes more. Drain the pasta and peas. Ali Redmond Meanwhile, whisk ¼ cup pesto, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1½ tablespoons vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add 1 cup tomatoes, the sliced scallion and the cooked pasta and peas. Stir until well combined. Serve warm or at room temperature. Ali Redmond EatingWell.com, August 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 342 Calories 9g Fat 54g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1¼ cups Calories 342 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 54g 20% Dietary Fiber 9g 33% Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 14g 27% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Vitamin A 72µg Vitamin C 10mg 11% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 2mg 14% Folate 83µg Vitamin K 49µg Sodium 322mg 14% Calcium 80mg 6% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 88mg 21% Potassium 415mg 9% Zinc 2mg 19% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.