Green Pea Pesto

Fresh herbs and pine nuts are expensive, as is premade pesto.  This is not that.  It's actually pretty tasty and is perfect for those times when the cupboard is bare, because it uses mostly pantry staples.
Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen organic green peas
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
• Penne

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan combine the garlic and green peas with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat then lower the heat to simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 3 minutes or until peas are cooked through and garlic is no longer raw. 
2. Drain the peas, reserving the water. 
3. Place the peas and olive oil in the blender and blend, adding just enough water to make a smooth paste, about 1 tablespoon. 
4. Combine mixture with parmesan cheese. 
5. Serve 2 tablespoons of sauce over each serving of penne pasta.