Spinach, Pea and Broad Bean Pasta with Fennel and Pistachio

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Spinach, Pea and Broad Bean Pasta with Fennel and Pistachio
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Prep: 10 mins Cooks: 20 mins

Ingredients (Serves 2)

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  • 200 g shallotfinely diced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 160 g peas (frozen)
  • 160 g broad beans (frozen)
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp oregano (dried)
  • 0.5 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 200-300 ml vegetable stock
  • 120 g lentil pasta
  • 10 g basiltorn
  • 20 g pistachiosroughly chopped
  • 160 g spinach (frozen)thawed (excess liquid squeezed out)
  • 20 g parmesan cheesegrated

You won't believe that you can make this dish from mostly frozen ingredients. It's one of those meals that everyone should know how to make, it's especially useful to have as a backup recipe for those days you're too tired to cook! It's packed with 4 portions of vegetables per serving and it tastes incredible!

Prep: 10 mins Cooks: 20 mins

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Metric
Imperial

  • 200 g shallotfinely diced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 160 g peas (frozen)
  • 160 g broad beans (frozen)
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp oregano (dried)
  • 0.5 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 200-300 ml vegetable stock
  • 120 g lentil pasta
  • 10 g basiltorn
  • 20 g pistachiosroughly chopped
  • 160 g spinach (frozen)thawed (excess liquid squeezed out)
  • 20 g parmesan cheesegrated

Gather ...

Gather your ingredients.

Add the...

Add the oil to a pan on medium heat and add the shallots. Cook for 7-8 minutes until sweet and lightly coloured.

Then ad...

Then add the peas, broad beans and spinach with the fennel, oregano, chilli and plenty of seasoning.

Cook fo...

Cook for another 2-3 minutes then add the stock. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.Start with a small amount of stock and add more as needed. You should have enough so that the mixture blends easily once in the blender.

Pour 2/...

Pour 2/3 of the mixture into a bullet blender and blend into a smooth consistency.

Continu...

Continue to simmer the remaining mixture in the pan on low to medium heat.

Meanwhi...

Meanwhile boil the pasta according to packet instructions until cooked al dente.

Add the...

Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the remaining ingredients, add the blended sauce and stir together. Allow to cook for a further 1-2 minutes until the pasta has absorbed some of the sauce.

Finish ...

Finish with the basil leaves, grated cheese, pistachios, a touch of chilli flakes and an extra drizzle of olive oil.

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