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Pasta with Peas and Mint

A fresh and simple pasta dish using frozen peas, budget pasta and a touch of mint that comes together in under 15 minutes for less than 50p a portion.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: british, Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 500g dried pasta (any shape)
  • 300g frozen peas
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp dried mint (or small handful fresh)
  • 50g budget cheddar or parmesan, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Tip in the frozen peas and 100ml of the pasta cooking water. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the peas are tender.
  5. Drain the pasta, reserving another 100ml of cooking water.
  6. Add the pasta to the pea mixture along with the mint and half the cheese.
  7. Toss everything together, adding splashes of pasta water until you get a light sauce.
  8. Season with salt and pepper and serve topped with the remaining cheese.