Pea and Goat Cheese Pasta
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
624 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pea and Goat Cheese Pasta
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This Pea and Goats Cheese Pasta is an excellent dish for the whole family. The fresh savory flavor of peas, soft sweet onions, and salty goat's cheese – the perfect balance of flavors. This pasta is ready in under 30 minutes and makes an easy weeknight meal. It only has a handful of ingredients, but it still packs a punch of flavor. Using a small shape pasta means you can spoon this in easily, so it is excellent for small kids or big adults who want to sit on the sofa and eat!
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Ingredients
- 2 onions
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 12 oz dried pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1½ cup vegetable broth
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 4 oz goat cheese - 1 small grocery store log
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
- Start a large pan of water on the hob to boil.
- Peel the onion and slice it into thin half-moons.2 onions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet, add in the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes until softened.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilchopped onion
- Add the vegetable stock to the onions and bring to a boil; reduce to a very low simmer.1½ cups vegetable broth
- Once the pasta water is boiling, salt it and add the pasta. Set your timer for 2 minutes less than the packet suggests.1 tablespoon salt12oz/340g dried pasta
- Add the frozen peas to the simmering vegetable stock.3 cups frozen peas
- Reserve a cup of the pasta water and then drain.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high under the skillet and add the pasta and ¼ cup of the cooking water.
- Stir well and cook for a further minute or two or until the pasta is cooked to your liking.
- Add extra pasta cooking water if the pan gets too dry.
- Crumble over the goat's cheese and plenty of black pepper. You shouldn't need salt as the cheese and broth add salt. But add to taste.4oz/110g goat cheeseblack pepper (to taste)salt (to taste)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
624kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
814mg
(34%)
Potassium
543mg
(16%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1314IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 624kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 814mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1314IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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