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Competition time                                                                                                          Summer veggie pasta with





       Caption this!                                                                                                             herby lemon dressing



                                                                                                                                 This healthy and seasonal low-cost dish can be served for lunch or dinner.



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                                                                                                                                  Serving tip:
                                                                                                                                  Serve warm or cold — it makes a
                                                                                                                                  great lunch the next day too!



                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking instructions
                                                                                                                                  Ingredients
                                                                                Closing date is                                   •   300g pasta (penne or fusilli)           1.  Cook the pasta according to packet
                                                                                                                                                                                instructions. Add the peas for the last 2 minutes
                                                                                  31 July 2025.                                   •   1 courgette, sliced                       of cooking, then drain and set aside (save a
                                                                                    Good luck!                                                                                  little pasta water).
                                                                                                                                  •   1 red onion, thinly sliced              2. While the pasta cooks, sauté the red onion

                                                                                                                                  •   2 cloves garlic, minced                   and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for
                                                                                                                                                                                2–3 minutes.
                                                                                                                                  •   1 large handful frozen peas             3. Add the courgette slices and cherry tomatoes,

                                                                                                                                  •   200g cherry tomatoes, halved              and cook for another 5–6 minutes until
                                                                                                                                                                                softened and slightly golden.
                                                                                                                                  •   Zest and juice of 1 lemon
                                                                                                                                                                              4. In a bowl, mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, a
                                                                                                                                  •   1 tbsp olive oil                          splash of pasta water, and a bit more olive oil

                                                                                                                                  •   Fresh herbs (parsley, mint or basil)      to make a simple dressing.
                                                                                                                                                                              5. Add the cooked pasta and peas to the pan of
                                                                                                                                  •   Salt and pepper to taste                  veggies. Pour over the lemon dressing, mix well,
                                                                                                                                                                                and season with salt and pepper.
                                                                                                                                  Optional: Grated cheese or a few            6. Finish with chopped fresh herbs and a sprinkle
                                                                                                                                  crumbles of feta
                                                                                                                                                                                of cheese or feta, if using.



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