SPAGHETTI WITH LEEKS, PEAS & PESTO

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Add some veg to pasta and pesto for a cheap, healthy springtime supper dish

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

175g spaghetti
140g frozen pea
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large trimmed leeks (about 250g), thinly sliced
1 tbsp basil pesto
freshly grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions, adding the peas for the final 2 mins. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the leeks, then gently cook for about 5 mins until softened. Stir in the pesto and 3 tbsp of the pasta cooking water, then simmer for a few mins.
  • Drain the pasta and peas, then add to the frying pan, tossing everything together. Divide between 2 warm bowls and sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.11 milligram of sodium

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