Creamy Pesto and Pea Pasta Skillet

Recipe

This creamy pesto pasta will be a firm family favouite!

Prep Time:    10 minutes |   Cook Time:    15 minutes |   Serves:  4

Ingredients

• 250g Penne Pasta
• 1 Onion, diced
• 2 tsp Stonemill crushed garlic
• 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil    
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 250g Cream cheese    
• 3 cup Vegetable liquid stock
• ¼ cup Basil pesto
• ¼ tsp Stonemill salt    
• Stonemill pepper, to taste

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a large deep pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
2. Add crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the penne and pour in the vegetable liquid stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is nearly tender.
5. Add the peas. Stir until the cream cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce.
6. Stir through the basil pesto until fully combined.
7. Serve warm.

    

Tips

• For added creaminess, stir an extra spoonful of cream cheese into the sauce just before serving.
• For an easy veggie boost, stir through a handful of baby spinach or some courgette ribbons at the end. They’ll soften quickly and blend beautifully into the creamy sauce.