Farfalle with Peas and Goat Cheese
Here is what you need to make it:
8 oz farfalle pasta
1-1/2 cups of frozen peas, thawed (I normally leave this out b/c I am not a fan of peas)
1 large red pepper, seeded & cut into 1/4" strips
1 TB cornstarch
2 TB olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ts dried oregano
1/8 ts red pepper flakes
1/2 cup white wine
1-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 ts salt
1 bunch chives, cut into 1/2" pcs.
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (I always leave this out since I am allergic to nuts)
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
* Bring a medium size pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 12 minutes, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Add peas and red pepper to pasta pot for last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain pasta mixture and set aside.
*Meanwhile, stir together cornstarch and 1 TB water; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Stir in wine and bring to a boil. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in salt.
*Add pasta mixture to the skillet and stir together with sauce. Stir in chives, walnuts, and 1/4 cup of the goat cheese. Add pasta water by the tablespoonful if mixture appears dry. Sprinkle with remaining goat cheese. Serve immediately.
Like I said, we love this meal. It is extremely easy. It is quick. It requires little to no planning. It is a perfect last minute meal.
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