Pasta Salad with Peas and Pesto Recipe

Name: Pasta Salad with Peas and Pesto Recipe
Ingredients: For the Pesto:; 1 cup packed fresh basil or mint (or combination), plus more for garnish; 1 large garlic clove, roughly chopped (about 2 teaspoons); 1 ounce (about 1/4 cup) freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano; 3 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pinenuts, plus more for garnish; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1-2 lemons; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Salad:; 1/2 pound (8 ounces) gemelli pasta, cooked, drained and cooled; 8 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) frozen green peas, thawed