Pea, Haloumi And Mint Penne

• 8.75 oz haloumi cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 12 oz penne pasta
• 5.25 oz frozen or fresh peas
• 4 None spring onions, roughly chopped
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 handful fresh mint leaves
• 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated, a little reserved for garnish

1. Preheat broiler. Broil haloumi for 5 mins, turning once. Keep warm.
2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 tbsp cooking water. Return pasta to saucepan.
3. Meanwhile, cover peas and spring onions with boiling water. Let stand for 5 mins, or until tender. Drain.
4. In a food processor or blender, combine 3/4 the pea and onion mixture with reserved cooking water, lemon juice, cream, 1/2 the mint and Parmesan. Puree until smooth. Season then toss with pasta. Fold in remaining mint and peas. Spoon between serving bowls and top with haloumi and reserved Parmesan.

haloumi cheese, penne pasta, peas, spring onions, lemon juice, heavy cream, handful fresh mint, parmesan cheese

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