The Power of Pinterest

I'm still trying to figure out Pinterest, but, so far, it has helped me find some delicious recipes. It's been a lot of fun discovering new dishes and "pinning" them for inspiration. This recipe I'm about to share with you is one such Pinterest-inspired dinner.

Whole Wheat Pasta with Goat Cheese, Arugula and Peas
Yields: 4 servings
-4 cups whole wheat penne pasta
-1 cup frozen peas
-1 tablespoon olive oil

-2 handfuls of arugula leaves
-Salt and black pepper, to taste
-Dried parsley 

-Crushed red pepper flakes
-1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

-Lemon juice

Directions:

1.) In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

2.) Add peas to boiling pasta water and cook for two more minutes, or until pasta is al dente. 

3.) Drain pasta and peas in a colander, then return to pot. Reduce heat to medium and add olive oil, arugula, salt, black pepper, parsley and crushed red pepper. Toss to combine. 

4.) Add goat cheese and squirt lemon juice over the pasta (about 1 tbsp.). Stir, and serve. 

The end result was a surprisingly light, creamy dish that was fairly nutritious to boot. Z and I both had cold leftovers for lunch the next day, which was just as good - if not better - as the original warm dish. I will definitely be making this dish again when the weather gets warmer (and stays warmer). 

Are you on Pinterest? If so, what do you think of it?

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