Italian COMBIFAST RECIPE

Zucchini, Pea & Mint Orecchiette

Name: Zucchini, Pea & Mint Orecchiette
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 14 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 180 g Orecchiette; 150 g Frozen peas; 2 Zucchini; 240 g Cannellini beans; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 Lemon; 1 handful Fresh mint; 2 tbsp Olive oil

Spring in a bowl: sweet peas, soft zucchini, lemon and mint with orecchiette and a spoon of white beans for protein. No cheese required.

Prep

5 min

Cook

14 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

Orecchiette180 g
Frozen peas150 g
Zucchini2
Cannellini beans240 g
Garlic2 cloves
Lemon1
Fresh mint1 handful
Olive oil2 tbsp

Steps

1
Cook orecchiette in salted water, adding peas for the last 2 minutes. Keep a cup of water.
2
Sauté sliced zucchini and garlic in olive oil 5 minutes until soft and golden.
3
Add the drained cannellini beans and a splash of pasta water; crush a few beans to make it creamy.
4
Toss with the pasta and peas, lemon zest and juice, torn mint and black pepper.

Nutrition per serving · estimate

Calories: 500
Protein: 20 g
Fiber: 12 g
Carbs: 82 g
Fat: 11 g

Allergens

Gluten

Substitutions

Orecchiette → Gluten-free penne
Cannellini beans → Butter beans or chickpeas

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By CombiFast Kitchen · Updated September 5, 2026