Lemony Pasta with Peas and Mint

March 07, 2014

149

Pasta is both heartwarming for the soul as well as your wallet’s bottom line.

1 package of fettucinni, or a pasta of your choice
- 2 cups of fresh English peas, par-boiled (or 2 cups of frozen peas, uncooked)
- 1/2 cup of crème fraiche
- zest of 2 lemons
- 2 Tbsp of chopped fresh mint
- a handful of chunks of Gran Padano cheese or another salty hard cheese of your choice
- salt & pepper to taste
- smoked salmon (optional)

Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until almost cooked through. Rather than drain the pasta, take the pasta out of the pasta water with tongs and transfer it to a shallow pan, and don’t worry if...
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Nutritions

Calories
92

Sodium
139mg
5% DV

Fat
5g
8% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV