Creamy Wild Garlic & Pea Pasta

Ingredients

• 100 g high-protein pasta (Any pasta may be used; high-protein pasta is inferred from the stated 34 g protein per serving.)
• 100 g frozen peas (Use thawed peas if preferred; the transcript identifies peas as part of the blended sauce.)
• 30 g wild garlic leaves (Also known as ramsons; wash thoroughly and trim any tough stems. Estimated from the dish title because no quantity was spoken.)
• 100 g cottage cheese (Included as the inferred creamy, high-protein component of the no-cook sauce.)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (Inferred seasoning for the green sauce; adjust to taste.)
• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (Estimated amount for blending; optional if a lower-fat sauce is desired.)
• salt (To taste; include enough to season the pasta water and sauce.)
• black pepper (To taste.)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve a small cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, add the peas, wild garlic leaves, cottage cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to a blender.

3. 3

   Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick to blend, loosen it with a small splash of the reserved pasta water.

4. 4

   Add the drained hot pasta to a bowl or saucepan. Pour over the blended wild garlic and pea sauce and toss until every piece is evenly coated. Add more pasta water a little at a time if needed to create a silky consistency.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

The transcript provides the method and identifies the dish as a no-cook pasta sauce, but it does not state ingredient quantities or a complete ingredient list. The ingredient amounts and creamy protein source above are therefore estimates, inferred from the stated target of approximately 34 g protein per serving. Wild garlic can be replaced with a smaller amount of fresh garlic plus spinach or basil, though this changes the flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• quick
• under-15-minutes
• no-cook-sauce
• high-protein
• vegetarian