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pasta with peas recipe

Quick And Easy Pasta With Peas

Katie
This super easy pasta and peas recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Sweet peas (fresh or frozen), a diced onion, fresh garlic, and baby spinach complement pasta al dente in this vegan homemade pasta dish. Everything comes together with a delicious green goddess dressing and vegan Parmesan cheese. It's a quick dinner with vibrant flavors, plant-based and refined sugar-free with a gluten-free option.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box pasta
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 container organicgirl baby spinach
  • 1 cup peas
  • ¼ cup dairy-free parmesan cheese
  • cup organicgirl herb goddess dressing

organicgirl herb goddess dressing:

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 tablespoon blue agave
  • 2 large cloves garlic grated on microplane to make 1-1½ teaspoons puree
  • 3 green onions using the white and part of the green
  • cup fresh basil
  • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup avocado oil can use olive oil or sunflower oil

Instructions
 

Pasta Instructions:

    Cook The Pasta:

    • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. drain and set aside.

    Prepare The Vegetables:

    • Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
    • If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for a couple of minutes. if using frozen peas, thaw them.

    Cook The Onion And Garlic:

    • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium heat.
    • Add the finely chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent about 5 minutes.
    • Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

    Add The Spinach And Peas:

    • Add the container of organicgirl baby spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
    • Stir in the peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.

    Combine Pasta And Dressing:

    • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables.
    • Pour in the ⅔ cup of organicgirl herb goddess dressing and mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

    Add Parmesan:

    • Sprinkle the ¼ cup of dairy-free parmesan over the pasta and toss again to distribute evenly.

    Serve:

    • Serve the herb goddess pasta warm, garnished with additional dairy-free parmesan if desired.

    For The Herb Goddess Dressing:

    • Add lemon juice, cider vinegar, tahini, agave, garlic, green onions, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper to a blender.
    • Whirl until pureed.
    • WDhile the blender is running on low, remove the center cap and slowly stream oil into a puree. The Dressing will emulsify.
    Keyword organicgirl, pasta
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