Step 1

Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Drain and chop.Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions. Two minutes before the pasta is finished cooking, toss in the remaining peas.In a small food processor, process the sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the peas, basil, mint, shallot or onion, garlic, jalapeo, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper with 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small food processor. Process until smooth.

Step 3

Add another tablespoon of olive oil if the pesto is too thick to process.

Step 4

Drain the pasta and peas and toss with the pesto.

Step 5

Serve hot or warm, or cold as a salad.