PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS
This simple pasta primavera uses a combination of the earliest vegetables available in spring - asparagus, peas and spring onions - making it a true celebration of the season. The sauce works best with springy egg pasta, preferably homemade or a good purchased brand. Make sure not to overcook it; you need the chewy bite to stand up to the gently cooked vegetables. If you can't find good fresh English peas, you can substitute frozen peas, but don't add them until the last minute of cooking.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- While the water is coming to a boil, slice snap peas and asparagus stems into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; leave asparagus tips whole.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, asparagus, English peas and onion. Cook until vegetables are barely tender (but not too soft or mushy), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Drop pasta into boiling water and cook until al dente (1 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta, more for dried pasta). Drain well and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Immediately toss pasta with vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crème fraîche and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Rakib Mulla
[email protected]This is my go-to pasta recipe when I'm short on time but still want something delicious and satisfying.
Fkn
[email protected]I've made this pasta several times and it's always a success. The lemon-butter sauce is so flavorful and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.
Audrey Dickson
[email protected]This pasta is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
AHMAD AFRIDI AHMAD AFRIDI
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh asparagus and peas - it really makes a difference in the flavor.
baraka kakengera
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! It's so light and flavorful, and it's always a hit with my family.
sohan sikder
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this would turn out, but it was absolutely delicious! The asparagus and peas were perfectly cooked and the lemon-butter sauce was divine.
Aryan Chataut
[email protected]This pasta is so delicious and easy to make! It's a great go-to meal for busy weeknights.
bruce beasley
[email protected]I made this for my friends and they all raved about it! It's definitely a keeper.
Dammika Rathmle
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple but so flavorful.
Lamnaouri Youssef
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat pasta and it turned out really well.
Nweke Emmanuel
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty! The whole family enjoyed it.
Natasha Genco
[email protected]I've made this pasta several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser!
mari witney
[email protected]5 stars! Will definitely make this again.
Soulxsam
[email protected]This pasta primavera was delicious! The lemon-butter sauce is incredible. The only thing I would change is adding more garlic next time :)
Joseph Mendez
[email protected]Made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright, fresh flavors and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.
Ahmad khan khan
[email protected]This pasta primavera is an absolute delight! The asparagus and peas add a wonderful crunch and sweetness to the dish, while the lemon-butter sauce is rich and flavorful without being too heavy. I especially love how quickly this dish comes together -