Creamy pasta with asparagus & peas

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• bumble8899

  2012-03-25 09:47:55.512536

  bumble8899 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  cooked as usual but added a pinch of pepper and salt and it is perfect

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• Carol

  2012-03-28 21:24:15.585358

  Carol commented on this recipe

  I was disappointed with this dish, definitely lacking something, not sure what though :o(

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• Carol

  2012-03-28 21:26:00.893058

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  I was disappointed with this dish, definitely lacking something, not sure what though :o(

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• AlisonPG

  2012-04-01 19:16:06.24909

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  Enjoyed this simple dish and it was easy to make. Would do again.

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• Jayne

  2012-04-16 15:30:57.838341

  Jayne commented on this recipe

  Bit silly putting this under cheap and healthy - to me asparagus is quite expensive??????

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• Joanne

  2012-04-17 21:08:15.876924

  Joanne commented on this recipe

  I was home alone this eve and it was an ideal dinner to make as the quantities could easily be halved. I enjoyed this. Nothing spectacular, but would make again as a quick and easy supper

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• Crafty Dawn

  2012-04-29 15:43:54.644422

  Crafty Dawn rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I like quick & easy evening meals sometimes and this fits in to that category well. I found the asparagus on offer at £1 per bunch at Asda so this was cheap, I had the other ingredients already in. I find eating in season does make meals cheaper. You can use Philli cheese but I opted for French garlic roule as well as a good helping of seasoning helped this pasta dish more flavoursome. Dawn xx

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• Claire

  2012-04-30 11:48:26.065089

  Claire commented on this recipe

  I agree with Jayne, the first recipe in the Cheap and Healthy section includes one of the most expensive vegetables. I suppose cheap is relative to your budget but when I was made redundant I had to rule out most recipes that were classed as cheap because I simply couldn't make them fit into my £15 a week shopping budget! I think most people manage on more than this, so it's all relative!

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• Beth

  2012-05-13 09:20:38.970174

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• Frantic Flapjack

  2012-05-13 13:31:21.935826

  Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Nothing special - pretty tasteless even after seasoning. The best thing about it was the fresh asparagus.

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• Folko Ono

  2012-05-14 01:54:17.63132

  Folko Ono commented on this recipe

  This seems a bit strange! I make something similar with goats cheese but garlic definitely has to feature.

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• Karina

  2012-05-14 20:45:51.53104

  Karina rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Average recipe; weird and bland flavour. I wouldn't prepare it again as I would prefer to make a better use from the asparagus. My husband liked it but my children (who are good eaters) didn't like it.

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• momskitchen

  2012-05-14 21:07:38.689292

  momskitchen rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I had some asparagus in the fridge to use up so the timing of this recipe on the cover page was perfect. Having read the comments that garlic had to feature I put a large chopped clove into the cheese mixture. Still something missing.........so a big dollop of Tesco fresh pesto did the trick. According to The Carnivore there are much better ways to use up asparagus. Don't think this will be on the menu again.

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• Kirstie

  2012-05-26 22:24:44.34436

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  We really liked this!

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• philchales

  2012-06-27 21:24:08.947557

  philchales commented on this recipe

  It was very bland so I added lemon zest, juice of half a lemon and chopped mint and it was delicious.

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• Jill

  2012-07-08 17:19:16.58495

  Jill commented on this recipe

  I used parsley instead of chives and mixed into philadelphia. Also added salt , pepper and a dash of olive oil to the pasta water. what really makes this recipe however is the lemon zest and juice - it really gives it a "zing". absolutely delicious and super quick and easy. definitely making this again.

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• Jill

  2012-07-08 17:40:18.939826

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• maisiearcher95

  2012-07-25 12:02:47.884303

  maisiearcher95 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I really liked this recipe, however the portion sizes were a little too big so next time I'll be halving them. The lemon seemed to overpower a bit too much for me so I'll be putting less juice in next time but over all I really enjoyed this dish and it is perfect for a quick and easy meal if I don't want to cook one night ;)

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• Lisa

  2012-08-20 13:53:40.09

  Lisa rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Quick, easy, light and very nice. After reading a few comments advising it was quite bland, I decided to substitute the chive soft cheese for garlic and herb - it was lovely! Definitely needs some salt and pepper, but other than that - a quick, easy and yummy meal :)

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• brianel3

  2012-08-28 12:10:54.90448

  brianel3 commented on this recipe

  Substitute the asparagus for any green vegetable that you like and which is in season! Spice it up with any seasoning you like. The basic principle is that it is quick to prepare, and by using seasonal, or even frozen vegetables, this is a frugal and nutritious meal. By the way it is an excellent way to use up any cooked left-over vegetables there may be in the 'fridge.

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Ingredients

• 250g fusilli or your favourite pasta shape
• 300g asparagus spears , woody ends removed, cut into lengths
• 175g frozen peas
• zest and juice ½ lemon
• 100g soft cheese with chives

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Serves 2

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Prep 5 mins

Cook 12 mins

Vegetarian, Super healthy

Ingredients

• 250g fusilli or your favourite pasta shape
• 300g asparagus spears , woody ends removed, cut into lengths
• 175g frozen peas
• zest and juice ½ lemon
• 100g soft cheese with chives

PER SERVING

658 kcalories, protein 25.0g, carbohydrate 75.0g, fat 28.0 g, saturated fat 15.0g, fibre 7.0g, sugar 7.0g, salt 0.5 g

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