Vegetarian

Mean Green Pasta

20 mins

Mean Green Pasta

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

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.