Orecchiette Primavera
95g Miza Tangy Pea Sauce
1 Tsp Lemon, juiced
1 Heaped Tsp Chopped Mint
1/2 Tsp Chopped Capers
75g Chickpeas, drained
55g Courgette, shaved
1 Tsp Dukkah
13g Pine Nuts
100g Orecchiette
To Serve:
Grated Parmesan
Chilli Flakes
Balsamic Vinegar
Cook Time: 0020
Serves: 01
Instructions
- Prepare all the components. Cook the pasta according to instructions (cook 1-2 mins less for al dente). Add the chickpeas to the pasta for the last min to cook. Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Finely chop the capers, peel/shave the courgette into strips, finely chop the mint. In a dry hot frying pan add the pine nuts and toast until golden - be careful as it will turn quickly.
- Stir the pasta with the Tangy Pea Sauce in a bowl. Add the lemon juice, dukkah, mint, capers, and lots of black pepper and mix together. Fold through the shaved courgette and toasted pine nuts.
- Serve the pasta with optional grated parmesan, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and chilli flakes.
- Heat a medium saucepan on medium/high heat, and addd the olive oil. Once hot add the onion and carrot with a pinch of salt and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-8 mins.
- Add the chopped oregano and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 mins.
- Add the sauce and beans and bring to a simmer before adding in the bay leaves. Cook for 10-15 mins on medium heat.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, pesto, sliced kalamata olives and some crusty bread!
