Easy Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

• 300g Penne or farfalle
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Courgette, halved lengthways and sliced
• 1 Red pepper, sliced
• 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 100g Frozen peas
• 150g Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 100ml Double cream or crème fraîche
• 40g Parmesan, finely grated
• 1/2 Lemon, juiced
• Salt and black pepper

You’ll need: Large saucepan, Large frying pan

Method

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions, adding the peas for the last 2 minutes. Save a mug of pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the courgette and pepper for 6–7 minutes until just tender. Add the garlic and tomatoes for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the cream, parmesan and lemon juice, then add the pasta and peas. Toss, loosening with pasta water. Season and serve.