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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.