Description
Spaghetti Goat Cheese Mint Peas is a delightful dish that combines creamy goat cheese, fresh mint, and sweet peas with perfectly cooked spaghetti. This recipe offers a unique twist on classic pasta, making it both comforting and sophisticated. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners, it’s quick to prepare and visually stunning, guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add frozen peas to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes until heated through.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining spaghetti. Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with peas and garlic.
- Crumble in goat cheese and toss until melted and creamy, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in chopped mint just before serving. Garnish with additional mint or goat cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (260g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: You can replace goat cheese with feta for a tangy flavor or add grilled chicken for protein. For an extra kick, consider tossing in sun-dried tomatoes.