A few adjustments have been made for this dish inspired by the recipe found in Jerusalem. Fast, easy, and the only thing requiring cooking: the pasta! A super quick weekday meal that packs a flavor punch, is easy on the wallet, and won’t let you down. You’ll surely be adding it to your list of go-to dinners. After making the dish multiple times I’ve settled on the below recipe… don’t leave out the garnishes in the second list!
Pea Puree Pasta Sauce: for two
2 cups peas, fresh or thawed from frozen
4-5 TB olive oil
2-3 TB lemon juice
1/2 to 1tsp chili flakes
few pinches salt, black pepper
1 large garlic clove
1 handful chopped feta cheese
another quick drizzle of olive oil or chili oil
-Place all ingredients into a high powered blender or food processor, and blend until very smooth.
To garnish the pasta:
splash olive oil
pinch chili flakes
another handful chopped feta
5-6 large basil leaves
pinch sumac, salt, black pepper, za’atar spice blend
(optional sauteed chickpeas, chicken, or toasted walnuts or pinenuts)
Looks delicious and the photos are great!
Hi Frances! Thank you!
This sounds so good – such a creative use of peas! Love your photography too!
Hi Michelle, thanks for the kind words!