Spring Pea Pasta Recipe with mint

This spring Pea Pasta recipe with mint is a beautiful medley of flavors that makes the perfect spring dish for dinner. See how to make it and save this recipe to Pinterest so you always have it available!

Throughout the seasons, I’m trying to eat more seasonally fresh meals. In the springtime, peas are one of the first vegetables to begin producing. They are cold hardy and can withstand temperatures down to 28 degrees F.  Whether you’re planting peas or you buy them fresh from the supermarket, April – May and even early June in some zone is the perfect time to use peas in recipes. 

Spring goodies

My spring Pea Pasta recipe with mint is a recipe inspired by the season. Not only are pea the vegetable featured, but this recipe also includes a pea pasta sauce too.

In addition to peas, other early spring goodies include daffodils and tulips. Last fall we planted bulbs from Breck’s in our stone garden bed. Brecks is an American company that’s one of the leading suppliers of Dutch imported flower bulbs. Their flowers are gorgeous and add a beautiful touch to the front of our home with our spring fairy garden space.

The daffodils will be one of the first flowers to pop up in the spring – even before the tulips – and the varieties they come in now are not your standard bright yellow blooms. Breck’s has a beautiful, wide sections of creamy whites, muted yellows and dreamy oranges. I clipped a few and bought them in to enjoy along with our dinner.

Unlike the flowers we farm here, these bulbs from Breck’s will stay on our property so we can enjoy them for years to come.

See my tips for growing peas {HERE}.

Making the spring Pea Pasta Recipe

My spring Pea Pasta recipe combines a handful of beautiful ingredients to give you a lovely seasonal dish for dinner. You can also make this Spring Lemon & Pea Pasta in under 30 minutes so it’s the perfect, quick elevated meal with a generous vegetable helping.

The recipe begins with olive oil, diced shallots, garlic and lemon zest. The lemon in this recipe will really brighten the pea flavor and the acid from it helps to round out the dish.

Unlike other spring pea pasta recipes you might find, my recipe actually creates a pea pasta sauce as opposed to just using the peas in the final product. The peas are pureed with a little olive oil and then added to the aromatics of the dish. The color is a pretty vibrant green that will coat the pasta nicely for some added flavor.

Besides that, I use some chicken broth (You can use vegetable broth if you like.),  pasta water to thin out the pea pasta sauce and then season it with mint, sea salt and pepper. You can also add on some parmesan cheese, goat cheese or red pepper flakes too.

Tips for making the spring Pea Pasta recipe

• You can use fresh or frozen peas in this recipe but please do not use canned peas. You will not get the flavor or the correct consistency.
• Use the best extra virgin olive oil you can find since it is the base of the recipe.
• Use sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, not table salt and table pepper.
• Make sure to use fresh `mint in the recipe too.
• You can store the Pea Pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat it on the microwave or in the oven with 1-2 Tablespoons of water.

Looking for more spring recipes?

If you’re looking for more season recipes for the spring, try these!

• Buttered Roasted Radishes {HERE}
• Lemon & Artichoke Hearts Pasta {HERE}
• Mediterranean Asparagus {HERE}
• Creamy Whipped Feta Dip {HERE}
• Roasted Asparagus and Arugula Salad {HERE}
• Rotini Pasta Salad {HERE}
• Classic Carrot Cake {HERE}

Thank you so much for following along today, friends! I hope that you love this spring Pea Pasta recipe with mint and come back again. Remember to check out Breck’s for all your spring flower needs too. Now is the perfect time to order bulbs for fall planting.

You can find the full, printable recipe for the spring Pea Pasta below. Happy eating.

Spring Pea Pasta Recipe

This spring PeaPasta recipe with mint is a beautiful medley of flavors that makes the perfectspring dish for dinner. See how to make it and save this recipe to Pinterest soyou always have it available!

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Italain, Italain American

Keyword: pea pasta recipe, spring pea pasta, spring pea pasta recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 6

Author: Rachel

Equipment

• 1 large pot or pan

Ingredients

• 2 cups peas, divided
• 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 large shallots, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1-2 cups salty pasta water (Begin with 1 and add the other as desired)
• 1 box spaghetti or linguini
• Optional toppings: Red pepper flakes, goat cheese, parmesan cheese or additional salt and pepper.

Instructions

• Make the pasta by boiling in a pot of salted water and cook until al dente. Reserve 1-2 cups pasta water.
• Add 1 cup of peas to a food processor or small blender andblend with 2 Tbsp. of the extra virgin olive oil. Set aside.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. of olive oil in a pan over medium. Add in the shallots and sauté for 3 minutes stirring regularly.
• Next, add in the lemon zest and the garlic and heat, stirring regularly for 2 minutes.
• Then add a cup of chicken broth or vegetable broth and simmer 2 minutes.
• Add in the pea puree and whisk to combine.
• Then add in the lemon juice and simmer over low for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
• Add in ½ the mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add in 1 cup of salted pasta water and whisk to combine.
• Finally, add in the pasta and then add in the second cup of peas.
• Top with additional mint, red pepper flakes, and parmesan or goat cheese.