Name: Summer Pasta with Peas & Mint Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste

Summer Pasta with Peas & Mint Recipe

Lenka Skaggs Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Summer Pasta with Peas & Mint

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz pasta
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a separate pot, boil the frozen peas for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add cooked pasta, peas, and chopped mint to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 375kcal
Total Fat : 10g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 4mg
Sodium : 100mg
Total Carbohydrates : 59g
Dietary Fiber : 6g
Sugar : 3g
Protein : 15g

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