SUMMER PASTA WITH PEAS & MINT

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This recipe sounds fresh and healthy and an nice alternative to tomato sauce covered pasta. This recipe was first published in the July 2006 issue of BBC Good Food Magazine. You could toss some thick slices of ham into it if you wanted meat in the meal.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Boil the spaghetti according to pack instructions and, when you have two minutes left, throw in the peas.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard together, then season with salt, if you like and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving a couple of tablespoons of cooking water and return to the pan.
  • Stir the reserved cooking water, olive oil mixture and mint through the pasta. Serve.

Sus Hi
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


moses richmond
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


N3ROX
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the peas and mint.


Malik Hassnain
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mariska Van jaarsveld
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Malvin Oyugi
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I made this dish for a picnic and it was a hit! It's the perfect dish to take on the go.


Kornel Lukogela
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of lemon zest, it really brightens up the dish.


Yengsoua Yang
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I've been looking for a new pasta salad recipe and this one is perfect. It's light and flavorful, and it's perfect for summer.


Ahtisham ul Haq
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the peas and mint.


Bijay Gaming
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


felicia Rouse
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Roberto Dominguez
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ezna Stephna
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I added some grilled chicken and vegetables to make it a complete meal.


maxwell oginga
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I've made this pasta salad twice now and it's become a new favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


bablo punjabi
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of peas, mint, and lemon was refreshing and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of feta cheese, which added a nice salty tang.