Vegetable Pasta With Fresh Herbs and Toasted Pine Nuts
- Ready In:
- 22mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb dry pasta, any shape
- 3 1⁄2 ounces frozen peas
- 6 ounces broccoli, cut into small florets
- 4 ounces pine nuts
- 3⁄4 cup creme fraiche
- 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 ounces spinach, washed and drained
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and roughly chopped
directions
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the pasta, return to the boil, then cook for 4 minutes.
- Add the peas and broccoli, and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the pasta and vegetables are just tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a small, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast for 1-2 minutes, turning with a wooden spoon constantly, until they are an even, golden colour.
- In a small bowl, mix together the creme fraiche, mint, half the basil and the lemon juice. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Drain the pasta and cooked vegetables in a colander.
- Place the spinach in the empty pasta pan and tip the pasta and cooked vegetables on top. Stir in the creamy herb mixture to combine thoroughly. Cook over a low heat for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the sauce has heated through.
- Place in a serving dish and scatter with the toasted pine nuts, capers and the remaining basil.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)