SPAGHETTI WITH PEAS AND CHERRY TOMATOES




Ingredients :
3 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tbsp fresh chervil leaves, finely chopped
575 g / 11/4 lb cherry tomatoes, rinsed 450 g / 1 lb spaghetti
150 g / 1 cup frozen peas
Salt and freshly ground pepper Chervil, to garnish

For the sauce:
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 splash dry white wine 200 g / 1 cup cream cheese About 100 ml 1/2 cup whipping cream Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method : Prep and cook time: 30 min
1      Mix together the oil, garlic, basil and chervil.
2      Toss the tomatoes in the herb oil, season with salt and pepper and cook in a skillet over a medium heat for about 4 minutes until just beginning to soften and split.
3      Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente, adding the peas 3 minutes before the end of cooking.
4      To make the sauce, fry the garlic in hot butter, add the white wine and reduce slightly.
5      Stir in the cream cheese and cream, bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper.
Drain the pasta and peas and divide between the 4 plates. Pour the sauce over the pasta, arrange the herby tomatoes on top and garnish with chervil.