Life has been all to hectic lately. So last night called for a super quick and easy dish. Sometimes when I’m running around in a million directions, a big bowl of comforting pasta is just what I need!
This might also
be known as clean-out-your-fridge-pasta, but lets just keep that between you and me.
You’ll need:
1/4 pound whole wheat pasta
1 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
Serves two.
Boil pasta until al dente. I like to use angel hair because it cooks so quickly!
Sauté butter, garlic and pine nuts until melted and fragrant.
Ohhh looks so nice… add salt, black and red pepper. Stir over medium heat for one additional minute.
Once the pasta is al dente, pour in the frozen peas and turn off heat. Stir around and let the peas cook in the hot water for two minutes. Drain water from pasta and peas.
Combine butter and pepper goodness with pasta and peas. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and give everything a good toss.
Yum! Now it’s time to dig in.
At the last minute I added some crumbled feta to my bowl. Twas an excellent choice.
What’s your favorite quick and easy comfort food?