Minted Pea Linguine
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Category
Mains
Cuisine
Italian
Author:
Emily Davenport
Servings
2 servings
Prep Time
15 minutes
Calories
534
This scrumptious Minted Pea Linguine is super fresh and super delicious! The perfect summer pasta dish. A Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit theDairy Diary Recipe Collection.
Ingredients
- Linguine 150g (5oz)
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- Chilli 1, de-seeded and chopped
- Garlic 1 clove, peeled and chopped
- Frozen peas or petits pois 175g (6oz)
- Caerphilly, Cheshire or Lancashire cheese 50g (2oz), crumbled
- Chopped mint 2 tbsp plus extra to serve
- Egg 1
- Fat-free plain yogurt 75g (3oz)
Directions
Cook linguine according to pack instructions.
Heat oil in a frying pan and gently fry chilli and garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Remove from the heat, add 40g cheese, mint and a pinch of salt and mash to a rough texture. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg with yogurt and seasoning. Drain linguine and return to pan but leave off the heat, then immediately stir through the egg mixture to make a silky sauce. Divide linguine between two bowls and top with pea mixture- sprinkle with remaining cheese, black pepper and mint. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories 534, Fat 18.6 grams, Saturated Fat 7 grams