Spinach pesto pasta salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
• 3/4 cup basil leaves
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 340 grams whole grain penne, cooked
• 2 cups colourful cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 1/2 cup cooked baby peas
• 1/2 cup baby boccancini balls
• Parmesan cheese, for garnish
• Baby basil leaves, for garnish