High Fibre Pasta with Green Peas

Name: High Fibre Pasta with Green Peas
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 50 g of Onion; 2 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 210 g of Peas; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; 2 pinches of Nutmeg; 1 tbsp of Fresh Parsley; 280 g of Wholemeal Penne

Vegan

Dairy-Free

Eggs-Free

Nuts-Free

Soy-Free

Nutrients

Nutrient	Grams	RDA
Carbs	51.8g	17.3%
of which Sugars	5.7g	6.4%
Fats	7.7g	11.9%
of which Saturates	1.1g	5.6%
Proteins	12.2g	26.4%
Fibers	9.4g	37.4%

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In a few easy steps, you can prepare a deliciously creamy pasta dish with just one simple ingredient, green peas.

With their unique flavour and texture, blended cooked peas make a smooth and rich cream that goes wonderfully with pasta, while nutmeg and parsley balance the sweetness of the peas.

Thanks to the combination of peas and wholemeal pasta, this recipe is high in fibres, almost 10g per serving, which will keep you full for longer and boost your digestive health.

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Ingredients

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ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold

Onion	50 g
Extra Virgin Olive Oil	2 tbsp
Peas	210 g
Salt	to taste
Pepper	to taste
Nutmeg	2 pinches
Fresh Parsley	1 tbsp
Wholemeal Penne	280 g

step 1

Heat the oil and sizzle finely chopped onion until it turns transparent and lightly golden.

step 2

Next, add the peas, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parsley.

Stir and fry for a couple of minutes, then add water to almost cover the peas.

Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat until the peas are soft.

step 3

Once the peas are cooked, set almost half of them aside and blend the rest with a food processor or an immersion blender into a smooth cream.

If needed, add a bit of hot water to reach the right creamy consistency.

step 4

Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, but drain it a minute before the end time.

Transfer the pasta into a saucepan, combine it with the blended peas and the whole peas, and allow cooking for a minute or so.

Serve this delicious Italian style green peas creamy pasta with parmesan shavings or nutritional yeast flakes.

Enjoy!

Foodacious Tips

Try to add some chilli flakes for a spicy twist.
Top this green pea pasta with roasted cashew nuts for extra flavour and nutrition.