Spring Mint Pea Pasta

• 1 lb. whole wheat pasta or pasta of your choosing. Rotini or another swirled pasta is preferred
• 8 oz. goat cheese
• 2 c. frozen peas
• 2 c. pasta water
• 1 Tbsp sliced mint
• 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt
• 3/4-1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1. 1)Bring the water to a boil to make the pasta, be sure to salt the water with about 1-2 T sea salt/kosher salt. Cook the pasta.
2. 2)With 2 minutes left for the pasta, add the frozen peas.
3. 3)Drain pasta and peas, reserving 2 c. pasta water.
4. 4)Add drained pasta/peas back to the cooking pot, add 1 1/2 c. of the pasta water and all the goat cheese, salt and pepper. Add rest of pasta water as needed. Last add the mint, stir to incorporate.
5. 5)Serve with a grate of Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

whole wheat pasta, goat cheese, frozen peas, pasta water, mint, salt, ground black pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spring-mint-pea-pasta-50186460 (may not work)