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PEAS from Pg 9 Quality Care & Quality of Life 1 tsp salt for the water For the pea purée: 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1⁄2 cup Onion roughly chopped 2 cloves of garlic ﬁ nely chopped 1 package of frozen peas or 3 -4 cups fresh pod- ded peas (with pods removed) Handful fresh basil leaves 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan Pinch of Sea salt and black pepper �� Heritage Place Cokato Manor (320) 286-3118 Home Health Medicare Certiﬁ ed Brookridge Home Health Agency (320) 286-3196 To serve: Extra fresh basil leaves, Parmesan and olive oil Instructions Spaghetti: Start by cooking the spaghetti in salted water and according to the packet instructions. To make the pea puree: Whilst the spaghetti is cooking place a large pan on a medium heat. Add the oil, chopped onions and garlic then fry until soft. Next pour in the boiling water and add the peas. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 min- utes. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves. Blend the onion and pea mixture whilst still in the pan using a hand blender or transfer to �� Pro Rehab (Contracted) Speech, Occupational Edgewood Gables and Physical Therapies (320) 286-2159 a blender machine. Blend until smooth. Next add the grated parmesan, salt and pepper and mix in well. To serve: Drain the cooked spaghetti and transfer to the pea Cokato Manor (320) 286-2158 puree. Toss together well then serve with extra parmesan, fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of oil. Advancing health specialties from allergies to women’s health through our physicians and partnerships. �� hutchhealth.com �� 20 Senior Connections June 2019 �� Senior Connections HJ.COM

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