Minty Pasta with Pea Recipe Video
This is one of my favorite QuickBites. I just love the pop of the peas combined with the refreshing flavor of the mint and the creamy cottage cheese. This dish works especially well in the Spring, but it's so easy to make that I find myself going to it all year round!
Summary
Cooking Time10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
Ingredients
| Pasta shells | 1 Pound | |
| Frozen peas | 10 Ounce | |
| Low fat cottage cheese | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Fresh mint | 1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 647 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13 g19.4%
Saturated Fat 1.7 g8.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 11.3 mg3.8%
Sodium 551.2 mg23%
Total Carbohydrates 97 g32.4%
Dietary Fiber 7.9 g31.6%
Sugars 11.7 g
Protein 31 g62.8%
Vitamin A 38.3% Vitamin C 25.9%
Calcium 14% Iron 20.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) Allow peas to thaw a bit on your counter while you
prep the rest of the dish.
2) Cook pasta according to package. Drain them over
your peas to allow for a quick cook.
3) Mix pasta, peas, mint, cottage cheese and season
with salt and pepper.
4) Drizzle your olive oil over the top and enjoy!
prep the rest of the dish.
2) Cook pasta according to package. Drain them over
your peas to allow for a quick cook.
3) Mix pasta, peas, mint, cottage cheese and season
with salt and pepper.
4) Drizzle your olive oil over the top and enjoy!
Editors Review
Minty pasta with pea is the best dish for your dinner after a hectic, busy weekday. This preparation involves no cooking, other than the preparation of pasta. So, just boil your pasta and mix up with the remaining ingredients to serve warm, delicious and nutritious dish for dinner.Chef
