Summer Pasta With Peas & Mint

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12
Summer Pasta With Peas & Mint
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Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

14 ounces spaghetti
8 ounces frozen peas
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 dash lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
1/2 ounce mint , fresh , roughly chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
469
Sugar
5g
Fat
15g
Summer pasta with peas and mint is a light and fresh recipe that is perfect for warm summer nights. Pasta is boiled with frozen peas and then tossed with a tangy olive oil dressing that is seasoned with mustard and lemon juice. The fresh mint added to the pasta elevates the dish with its bright green color and refreshing taste. It is an easy-to-make pasta dish that is ideal for those who do not have much time to cook, yet want to prepare something flavorful.

Instructions

1.Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package instructions.
2.Add frozen peas to the boiling pasta water 1-2 minutes before spaghetti is done cooking.
3.Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining spaghetti and peas.
4.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard.
5.Add reserved pasta water to the olive oil mixture and whisk until well combined.
6.Toss spaghetti and peas with olive oil mixture.
7.Sprinkle fresh mint over the pasta and serve.

PROS

This pasta dish is quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

The combination of peas and fresh mint gives a fresh and flavorful taste to the dish.

It is a great vegetarian option that can be made vegan by skipping the mustard.

CONS

This dish may not be filling enough for some people as it contains mostly carbohydrates.

It may be high in sodium depending on the amount of salt used while cooking the pasta.

The use of frozen peas may not provide the same texture as using fresh peas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pasta dish is a good source of carbohydrates, providing energy to the body.
The peas used in the dish are high in fiber and protein, which can aid in digestion and blood sugar control.
The fresh mint used in the dish has anti-inflammatory properties and can contribute to good oral health.

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