Creamy Pea Pasta

If you’re looking for your new comfort recipe, then you’ve come to the right place! My creamy pea pasta will be on the table in under 15 minutes, and have you going back for seconds (…or thirds!).

Serves: 4 | Nut Free | Gluten Free Option | Under 15 minutes | Skill level: easy

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 3 garlic cloves

• 2 cups frozen peas (280g), defrosted

• 1/4 cup fresh basil

• 1/2 cup cooking water

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt and black pepper, to season

• 400g short dried pasta (I used orecchiette)

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan or pecorino cheese

• 1 tsp lemon zest

Method:

Step 1: Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta until al dente.

Step 2: Add olive oil to a medium saucepan and cook garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until soft, but still blonde.

Step 2: To a blender, add garlic and oil, 1.5 cups of the defrosted peas, basil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and ~1/2 cup of pasta water. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Return sauce to the pan and add the cooked pasta. Stir until well-coated, adding more pasta water if needed. Add the grated cheese, remaining peas and lemon zest. Stir again, then serve!