Pork Pea and Parmesan Pasta
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Pork Pea and Parmesan Pasta

This quick and easy pasta dish is perfect for a family meal. The combination of pork, peas, and Parmesan creates a high-protein dish with added fiber from the peas. It's a delicious way to enjoy a balanced meal that both adults and children will love.

A high-protein pasta dish with pork, peas, and Parmesan, ready in just 20 to 25 minutes.

Serves 2 adults + 4 children

~30 min

Ingredients

  • Pasta, short, dried450 g
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Ground Pork750 g
  • Garlic, finely chopped3 cloves
  • Frozen Peas300 g
  • Heavy Cream250 ml
  • Lemon, unwaxed×1
  • Parmesan, finely grated120 g
  • Fine Salt½ tsp
  • Black Pepper optionalto taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta according to the packet until al dente. Add the peas for the final 2 minutes. Reserve 300 ml pasta water, then drain.

  2. Brown the Pork

    While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the pork and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.

  3. Add Garlic and Cream

    Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the cream, finely grate in the lemon zest and simmer gently for 2 minutes.

  4. Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the pasta, peas, salt, 80 g Parmesan and 150 ml reserved pasta water. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes, adding more pasta water if needed for a glossy sauce.

  5. Finish and Serve

    Remove from the heat. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice, taste, and serve with the remaining Parmesan. Offer black pepper separately.

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