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Pasta primavera

Serves: 4
Prep: 15
Cook: 15

    Zesty lemon, fresh herbs and the sweetness of peas add a delicious summery twist to this pasta dish. This is also a great way to get more wholegrains and fibre into your diet, which provide your body with the energy it needs and helps keep your digestive system moving.

    Ingredients

    • 250g whole wheat pasta
    • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
    • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and halved
    • 1 cup broad beans, cooked and lightly smashed
    • 1 x 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
    • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
    • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1 small garlic clove, minced
    • 80g feta cheese
    • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

    Optional Garnish:

    • Fresh herbs

    Method

    1. Crumble the feta into a bowl with the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and mix well to combine. Allow to sit so the flavours can infuse for 5–10 minutes.
    2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. A minute before al dente, add the green beans to the water to blanch.
    3. Drain the pasta and the green beans, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
    4. Add the pasta back to the saucepan, along with all the beans, peas and the feta mix.
    5. Stir vigorously to make it creamy, adding 1/4 cup pasta water to help emulsify the sauce, resulting in a creamy finish.
    6. Toss through the chopped herbs and top with any additional herbs before serving.

    Tips

    • To save time, you can blanch the peas and beans together in one pot.
    • Make a double batch of the pasta primavera and freeze individual portions in airtight containers for quick and convenient meals in the future.
    • Swap the whole wheat pasta for gluten-free pasta to make the recipe gluten-free.
    • If you prefer to use dried herbs for this recipe the flavour can be more intense, so we recommend using 4 tsp for each fresh herb equivalent.

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