Vegetarian

Mean Green Pasta

Name: Mean Green Pasta
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1½ tsp olive oil; ½ white onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed; 120g frozen peas; 1 handful baby spinach; 1 small bunch basil; 75g dried pappardelle or tagliatelle; 10g parmesan or hard cheese, finely grated; green salad, to serve

20 mins

Ingredients

serving

1 serving

1½ tsp olive oil
½ white onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
120g frozen peas
1 handful baby spinach
1 small bunch basil
75g dried pappardelle or tagliatelle
10g parmesan or hard cheese, finely grated
green salad, to serve

Method

Heat the oil in a shallow, heavy-based saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and fry gently for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add the peas, fry for a minute then pour over enough boiling water to cover. Simmer for 3-4 minutes then pour into a liquidiser. Add the spinach and basil then blend to a rough paste.

Meanwhile cook the pasta according to the packet instructions then drain. Toss with the green sauce then serve with the cheese and a simple green salad.