Cheesy Pasta with Courgette and Peas

A simple vegetarian pasta dish featuring courgettes, peas, and creamy Wensleydale cheese, topped with fresh parsley.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 726.3 kcals 1452.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 43.8 grams 87.5 grams
Fat 49.2 grams 98.4 grams
Protein 27.1 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
110
g
100
ml
GrainsCereals
140
g
Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta
cooked and drained
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped or grated
1
handful
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Courgette
diced
85
g
Peas
frozen, defrosted under cold running water

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan.
  • Gently fry the red onion, garlic, and courgette until softened.
  • Stir in the 85g of peas and warm through.
  • Incorporate the grated Wensleydale cheese and 100ml of double cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat gently for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in most of the parsley and the cooked 140g of pasta.
  • Serve immediately garnished with the remaining parsley.