LUNCH/SUPPER under 15 minutes
FRESH PASTA
Hi and welcome to our Vegetarian Kitchen and this week we have lunch/supper dishes in under 15 mins. We all have days when we are too busy to spend hours in the kitchen or maybe want a quick meal before we go out in the evening. Fresh pasta is ideal on these occasions with a cooking time of only 3 to 5 minutes. Most supermarkets will sell fresh pasta in their chilled foods compartments and once home store it in the fridge. It will last 2 or 3 weeks if unopened. Here are our suggestions for a quick meal.
INGREDIENTS
500g pack of fresh pasta (try penne or tagliatelle) (serves 4 to 6 people)
Fresh Herbs
Grated Cheese (Parmesan or Mature Cheddar). Do not use Mozarella as it will become elastic.
Cherry Tomatoes
Jar Pesto
Fresh cooked Peas (1 cup)
Fresh cooked Broad Beans (1 mug)
Olive Oil to drizzle over
METHOD
Bring a large saucepan of boiling water to the boil, add pasta and cook for 3 to 5 mins. Drain in a colander. Return pasta to the saucepan. Add one or two of the above ingredients. eg Fresh basil leaves and cherry tomatoes: or a tablespoon of pesto with broad beans or peas.
Drizzle olive oil over pasta then serve immediately and add grated cheese.
If you have more time, try fried courgettes or fried mushrooms. Stir into drained pasta, add black pepper and salt to taste.
