put the water for your pasta on to boil

when your pasta water has boiled, place the broad beans into the water and boil for 5 minutes

remove and refresh in cold water

now start cooking your pasta as per the packet instructions

in a large frying pan, heat the oil

sauté the shallot until soft

season with salt and add the garlic

when the garlic is soft, add the peas

add the cream and season to taste

add the thyme and allow to gently cook while you pod your broad beans

add the broad beans and adjust the seasoning before adding the pasta

you may need to add 1 tablespoon of the pasta water to loosen the sauce