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Three bowls with pasta and peas, pink flowers in the foreground.

Creamy Spring Pasta with Peas and Spinach


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5 from 13 reviews

  • Author: Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

This is a deliciously creamy spring pasta with peas and spinach, with a creamy sauce, juicy chicken, walnuts and fresh green spring veggies!


Ingredients

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Cream Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups milk (500 milliliters)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (250 milliliters)
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 1-2 teaspoon(s) light vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

The Rest

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or a neutral oil)
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, cut in 1 inch cubes (450 grams)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt (or onion powder + salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 4 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach (120 grams)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (140 grams)
  • 12 ounces farfalle (or your favorite pasta shape, 350 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, roasted
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a saucepan and heat to medium high heat. Once hot, add in the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook another minute or until fragrant.
  2. Mix the cornstarch with the milk and heavy cream and pour into the onion. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Let this thicken for 5 minutes before adding vinegar, salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
  3. Meanwhile the sauce is thickening, heat a large skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and once hot, add in the cubed chicken thighs. Sprinkle with paprika powder, onion salt and freshly cracked pepper. Cook for about 7 minutes or until cooked through. At the same time, boil pasta as stated on the package, drain.
  4. Add frozen peas, fresh spinach and cream sauce to the chicken. Carefully mix in the drained, cooked pasta.
  5. In a small non-stick pan, dry roast chopped walnuts for a couple of minutes, or until fragrant. Sprinkle on top of the dish, alongside fresh parsley.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Additional Time: 0 hours
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Courses
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 552
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 771
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 33
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 29
  • Cholesterol: 151