Ziti and Peas

One pot Weekday Dinner

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Course Main Dish

Cuisine diabetic friendly, Fusion, International, Italian, Kids choice, One pot

Servings people

Calories 241 kcal

Equipment

deep pot

Ingredients

1 cup pasta dried, short cut
salt to taste
2 cup drinking water
1 cup frozen peas fresh or frozen
1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
1/4 tsp italian herb mix
1/4 cup cream pouring style, not whipped.
1 tbsp basil rolled and chopped

Instructions

Into a deep pot, add the water and set it to heat up.
As the water comes to a boil add the pasta and salt.
Let the pasta cook.
Once the pasta has cooked without a white centre, the water would have almost dried up.
Now stir in the peas and cover for two minutes.
The peas will cook within this time. Add the black pepper and italian herb mix.
Remove from heat.
Add the cream and stir the pasta well
Add the chopped basil and the pasta is ready to be served.

Notes

The variety of Pasta can be swapped to Penne or Elbow Macaroni.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Keyword Pasta recipes, Winter warmers