Name: Pea, semi-dried tomato and bocconcini pasta
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375 gram (12 ounces) penne pasta; 1 cup (160g) fresh shelled peas; 340 gram (11 ounces) bottled semi-dried tomatoes in oil; 4 bocconcini cheeses (240g), torn

Pea, semi-dried tomato and bocconcini pasta

Semi-dried tomatoes are packed with that delicious, punchy flavour. Some greens, pasta and a drizzle of oil is all you need to make them sing. Use frozen peas, if fresh ones aren't available.

Ingredients

375 gram (12 ounces) penne pasta

1 cup (160g) fresh shelled peas

340 gram (11 ounces) bottled semi-dried tomatoes in oil

4 bocconcini cheeses (240g), torn

Method

1.Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water until tender. Add peas; return to the boil. Drain, reserving ⅓ cup (80ml) of the cooking liquid.

2.Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons of the oil.

3.Return pasta and peas to pan with reserved cooking liquid, tomatoes, reserved oil and cheese; stir gently to combine. Season to taste.

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