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Penne with Peas, Goat's Cheese and Fresh Herbs

penne with peas , goat cheese and fresh herbs being served up in a cast iron skillet and a wooden spoon

PC Blue Menu Penne Rigate With Fibre White Pasta

Penne with Peas, Goat's Cheese and Fresh Herbs

Lemony and full of herbs, this quick pasta dish makes a light meatless dinner that’s perfect for sp...

Lemony and full of herbs, this quick pasta dish makes a light meatless dinner that’s perfect for spring. The pasta and peas provide a very high source of fibre. The starch in all pasta cooking water makes it a good addition to any pasta sauce.

  • Level: Easy
  • Preparation: 15 mins
  • Ready in: 25 mins
  • Serves: 6
  • Dish Type: Vegetarian, Italian
  • Season: Winter
  • Course: Main
  • Main Ingredient: Pasta

  • Amount Per Serving

  • Serving Size

  • Sodium

    460 mg

  • Sugars

  • Protein

    13 g

  • Calories

    320 cal

  • Total Fat

    7 g

  • Dietary Fibre

Penne with Peas, Goat's Cheese and Fresh Herbs

penne with peas , goat cheese and fresh herbs being served up in a cast iron skillet and a wooden spoon

PC Blue Menu Penne Rigate With Fibre White Pasta

  • Amount Per Serving

  • Serving Size

  • Sodium

    460 mg

  • Sugars

  • Protein

    13 g

  • Calories

    320 cal

  • Total Fat

    7 g

  • Dietary Fibre

How to make

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (375 g)PC® Blue Menu®Penne Rigate with Fibre White Pasta
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL)PC®New World EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL)Thinly sliced garlic
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL)Thinly sliced shallots
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL)Chopped fresh parsley, tarragon, basil, mint and/or chives
  • 1 tsp (5 mL)Salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL)Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL)Fresh lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 cups (375 mL)PC®Small Sweet Peas
  • Half pkg (140 g pkg)PC®Blue Menu®Soft Unripened Goat's Milk Cheese

How to make

  • Step 1Bring 16 cups (4 L) water to a rapid boil in large saucepan. Add pasta. Stir occasionally until water returns to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm, 14 to 16 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup (250 mL) cooking liquid.
  • Step 2Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add shallots; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add reserved pasta cooking liquid; bring to a boil. Stir in herbs, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Stir in pasta and frozen peas; cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes.
  • Step 3Divide among serving plates; top with goat cheese.

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