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Creamy Bow Tie Pasta with Peas

Rice & pasta
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Today we're putting on our aprons to make creamy bow tie pasta with peas, a simple and flavorful pasta dish that's perfect for switching up our weekly menu. With a savory touch of serrano ham and a light cream cheese sauce, we get that luscious, velvety texture that makes every single bite a delight. Shall we get cooking?

Prep: 5 minCook: 20 minServes: 3

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need for this recipe

  • 300g bow tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 handful of frozen peas
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 80g serrano ham
  • 150g cream cheese
  • 1 splash of unsweetened plant milk
  • Black pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Boil the pasta together with the peas until al dente, following the package instructions.
  2. 2Meanwhile, heat a little olive oil in a skillet and gently brown the finely minced garlic.
  3. 3Once the garlic turns golden, toss in the ham and sauté briefly.
  4. 4Drain the pasta and peas, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  5. 5Add the low-fat cream cheese and plant milk to the skillet, stirring well until it turns into a smooth sauce.
  6. 6Add the pasta and peas, tossing everything together so the flavors mingle nicely.
  7. 7Finish with a good pinch of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. 8Done! Our CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA WITH PEAS is ready to enjoy.

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