Bean and Herb Pasta

Name: Bean and Herb Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 300g of wholemeal spaghetti; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1 leek, washed and finely sliced; 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed 1 courgette finely chopped; 300g of green beans, topped and tailed; 150g of frozen edamame beans; 50g of low fat creme fraiche 2 tablespoons of pesto; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped; 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped; Black pepper, ground; 50g parmesan cheese, finely grated

8 steps

Prep:5minCook:25min

A simple summer-style pasta which can be on the table in 30 minutes. A great way to use up a bunch of fresh herbs. Easily upscaled to feed a crowd.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:05:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories503.1 kcal (25%)

Total Fat17.3 g (25%)

Carbs71.3 g (27%)

Sugars7.7 g (9%)

Protein23.5 g (47%)

Sodium263.6 mg (13%)

Fiber13.3 g (47%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

300gwholemeal spaghetti

1 tablespoonolive oil

1leek

washed and finely sliced

1 clovegarlic

300ggreen beans

150gfrozen edamame beans

50glow fat creme fraiche

2 tablespoonspesto

1lemon

zest and juice

1 bunchfresh parsley

chopped

1 bunchfresh mint

chopped

black pepper

ground

50gparmesan cheese

finely grated

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the green beans in a pan of boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain and set to one side.

Step 3

Whilst the beans and pasta are cooking, heat the oil in a pan and fry the leek, garlic and courgette for about 10 minutes on low to medium heat until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Drain the pasta, reserving about 75ml of the cooking water. Set aside.

Step 5

Add the green beans and edamame beans to the vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Step 6

Stir in the creme fraiche, pesto and the reserved cooking water.

Step 7

Add the herbs, lemon zest and juice and a good grind of black pepper. Stir and add to the reserved pasta.

Step 8

Serve, sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan.