Shells With Peas, Carrots, and Mint

Health Staff
Updated
Fresh mint punches up the flavor while peas and baby carrots add to the color and nutrient value of this tasty pasta recipe for Shells With Peas, Carrots, and Mint. Fresh mint punches up the color, flavor, and nutrient value of this tasty dish.

Yields: Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 2/3 cups)

Prep Time time: 6 minutes

Cook Time time: 18 minutes

Total Time time: 24 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (1-pound) box medium shells

  • 1 1/2 frozen peas

  • 1 bunch baby carrots, trimmed and halved

  • 2 olive oil, divided

  • 1/4 torn fresh mint leaves

Nutrition

calories 385

fat 6.5g

saturated fat 1g

monounsaturated fat 3.5g

polyunsaturated fat 1.2g

protein 13g

carbohydrate 68g

fiber 7g

cholesterol 0.0mg

iron 4mg

sodium 312mg

calcium 53mg

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water. Add peas during last 2 minutes of cooking; drain pasta and peas and return to pot.