Mint, pea & courgette pasta

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:44:04 GMT

Step 1

Heat half the olive oil in a pan over a medium hest. Roughly chop and add the onion and saute on low heat. Crush or chop the garlic and chilli and add to the pan, saute for a minute more. Add the peas and cook for a couple minutes more.

Step 2

Transfer pea mix to a jug/bowl and blend thoroughly with the parmesan, mint, lemon zest and juice, and plenty of black pepper. Reserve some parmesan, mint and lemon zest to garnish with. Taste and season.

Step 3

Add the rest of the olive oil to the pan on a high heat. Chop the courgette into small chunks and fry until soft and coloured.

Step 4

Cook the pasta al dente. Drain and reserve the pasta water (a lot is needed). Add the pasta, pea pesto, a splash of pasta water and some ricotta to the courgette pan and toss together.

Step 5

Plate and top with another spoonful of ricotta and the reserved parmesan, finely sliced mint and lemon zest.

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