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
CuisineItalianCourseMain Dish
TasteSaltyMethodMixing
SpecialityComplete MealVegetarianVegetarian
Main IngredientPeaInterest GroupQuick

Recipe Story

This is one of my favorite QuickBites: Minty pea pasta! That takes no time to make and will leave you with a cool and satisfied smile!

Ingredients

 
· 1 lb. pasta shells
 
· 10 oz. frozen peas
 
· 2 cups of low fat cottage cheese
 
· 1 cup fresh mint, chopped
 
· 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
 
· salt and pepper

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!

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.

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