Jamie Oliver’s Herb Pea Pasta
A 7 ingredient pasta from Simply Jamie that is packed with flavour and simple to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 300 grams dried fusilli pasta
- 320 grams frozen peas
- 12 green olives pits removed
- 4 teaspoons baby capers in brine
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 60 grams mixed soft herbs (basil, chives, parsley, mint and rocket)
- 40 grams parmesan cheese plus extra to serve
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, adding the frozen peas for the last minute.
- Add the olives, capers, herbs, olive oil, 4 tablespoons of starchy pasta water and grated parmesan to a blender. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and peas, reserving a mugful of the pasta water, then return them to the pan, pour over the green sauce and toss together over the heart, loosening with a splash of cooking water if needed.
- Divide into 4 bowls and add more parmesan to each bowl.