pasta with cheese, herbs and peas

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Delicious grown up pasta. The fresh herbs give this such an earthy taste.

yield 4 -6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pasta with cheese, herbs and peas

  • 16 oz
    small pasta
  • salt
  • 2 c
    frozen peas
  • 2 c
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated
  • 5 oz
    goat cheese softened
  • 3/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 c
    favorite fresh herbs i used basil, mint and parsley

How To Make pasta with cheese, herbs and peas

  • 1
    Place a large pot of water on stove and add salt. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Stir in the peas and cook 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  • 2
    In the pasta pot add the Parmigiano-Reggiano, goat cheese, heavy cream, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup pasta water. Cook until the cheese is melted and smooth. Add more pasta water if it seems to dry.
  • 3
    Stir in the pasta and add the herbs. Serve sprinkled with more Parmigiano-Reggiano

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