Description
A delightful and creamy Instant Pot spaghetti dish featuring the tangy flavor of goat cheese, the freshness of mint, and the sweetness of peas. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Pea Puree:
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and patted dry
- 8 ounces fresh goat cheese
- 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Spaghetti:
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 pound spaghetti or fine linguini, broken in half
Instructions
- Make Pea Puree: Mash 1 cup of peas in a bowl. Add goat cheese, ⅓ cup oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, half of the mint, salt, and pepper. Mash well and set aside.
- Sauté Onion: Sauté onion in Instant Pot until softened. Add water, pasta, and cook under pressure for 3 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Release pressure, stir pasta, add pea puree, remaining peas, and mint. Season and serve.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of mint and lemon to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 592 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: Not available
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: Not available
- Unsaturated Fat: Not available
- Trans Fat: Not available
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: Not available
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: Not available
