Spaghetti Goat Cheese Mint Peas
Spaghetti Goat Cheese Mint Peas is a delightful and vibrant dish that combines silky spaghetti with creamy goat cheese, fresh mint, and sweet peas. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. The harmonious blend of flavors will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add frozen peas and cook until heated through.
- Reduce heat and mix in crumbled goat cheese until melted into a creamy sauce (about 2–3 minutes).
- Combine the drained spaghetti with the pea-goat cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water gradually for desired creaminess.
- Fold in chopped mint leaves and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added protein, consider incorporating grilled chicken or swapping goat cheese for feta. - Fresh herbs like basil can introduce a unique flavor twist to this dish.