Celebrate Mother’s Day in a special way with this easy feta and pea pasta!
Ingredients
- 500g dried large shell pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup (75g) torn sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 100g Danish feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind (see note)
- 1/3 cup small fresh basil leaves
Method
- Step 1Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.
- Step 2Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes or until onion has softened. Add bread. Cook, tossing, for 3 minutes or until bread starts to turn golden. Add peas. Cook, tossing, for 2 minutes or until heated through.
- Step 3Add pasta to pan with nutmeg, feta and lemon rind. Cook, tossing, for 1 to 2 minutes or until warmed through. Add basil. Season with pepper. Toss to combine. Serve.
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
1489 kj
Energy
11g
Fat Total
3g
Saturated Fat
3g
Fibre
11g
Protein
8mg
Cholesterol
189.45mg
Sodium
1g
Carbs (sugar)
50g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Serves 8 as a side.
1 large lemon will yield 2 teaspoons finely grated rind.
- Author: Michelle Noerianto
- Image credit: Cath Muscat
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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