ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND BASIL (PISELLI CON ASPARAGI E BASILICO)

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Recipe for an Italian-inspired side dish of asparagus, peas, and basil.

Provided by Ursula Ferrigno

Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Basil     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Family Reunion     Potluck     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 pound shelled fresh peas (2 1/2 cups; 1 3/4 pound in pods) or 1 (10-ounce) package thawed frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Handful of torn basil leaves (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook shallots in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus, peas, sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then seal skillet with foil. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender but still slightly al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in basil and sea salt to taste.

Qari Umar Abdullah Abbasi
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I love this dish! It's so simple to make and it's always delicious.


Jordan Bush
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I often serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Skyler
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I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the fresh flavors.


Jedidiah Chartier
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet peas and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.


Lynda Ruegsegger
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peas and basil helped to balance out the flavor.


Hendrina Kalinde
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This was a great recipe! I used frozen peas and asparagus and it still turned out great.


Khaiden Weaton
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Loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The asparagus and peas were perfectly cooked and the basil added a nice touch.


Jannatul Bithi
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Easy to make and so tasty! I will definitely be making this again.


Jonny Bezzell
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I've made this dish several times and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up fresh asparagus and peas.


United News Network
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This dish was a hit with my family! The asparagus and peas were perfectly cooked and the basil added a lovely flavor.


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