Description
A simple, healthy pasta dish with goat cheese, peas, and walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- salt
- pepper
- 1/2 cup (75 g) walnuts, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 box (13.25 oz.) medium whole-grain shells
- 1 bag (16 oz.) frozen peas
- 6 oz. goat cheese, softened
Instructions
- Bring a 6-quart pot of water to boil. Add 2 tsp (10 ml) salt.
- In a 8- to 10- inch skillet, add olive oil, walnuts, and garlic. Cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in 1/8 tsp (.5 ml) salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook 1 minute less than the minimum time on the label, stirring occasionally. Add peas and cook for 1 additional minute. Reserve 1 cup (225 ml) of the pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and peas; return to pot.
- Stir in goat cheese, 1/2 cup (118 ml) pasta water, 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt, and 1/2 tsp (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper. Top with walnuts and garlic mixture.
Notes
from Good Housekeeping Magazine
- Prep Time: 30 mins