Spaghetti Goat Cheese Mint Peas
Enjoy a refreshing take on pasta with Spaghetti Goat Cheese Mint Peas! Quick, tasty, and perfect for any occasion—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add frozen peas and cook until tender (about 3 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and stir in crumbled goat cheese and chopped mint until melted and creamy.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the pan, tossing gently to combine. If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately, garnished with additional mint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
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