PASTA WITH SNAP PEAS, BASIL, AND SPINACH

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The cream sauce and kid-friendly vegetables make this a pasta dish for the whole family.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound short pasta, such as gemelli
3 garlic cloves, halved
8 ounces snap peas, halved
10 ounces baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 ounces Parmesan, grated (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta and garlic 1 minute less than package instructions. Add snap peas and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach and basil and stir once to wilt. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Add cream to pot and heat over medium-high until bubbling. Return pasta mixture and 1/4 cup pasta water to pot and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan. If necessary, add remaining pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

Javed Ansari
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This recipe is a must-try for any pasta lover. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to please everyone at your table.


Stephanie Espinoza
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The sauce is the star of this dish. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it coats the pasta perfectly.


Last King
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I'm not a big fan of snap peas, but I actually really enjoyed them in this dish. They added a nice crunch and sweetness.


Sushant Adhikari
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I could eat it every day!


kuddy Sasi
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly.


Abdulmuizz Lawal
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This pasta dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the creamy sauce and the fresh flavors of the snap peas and basil.


Faroitare Faris
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The snap peas and spinach gave it a unique and flavorful twist. I'll definitely be making this again.


Adil Mhan
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The sauce was especially delicious.


sheikh ali
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Izzy Mejia
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta dishes, but this one was a game-changer! The combination of snap peas, basil, and spinach was incredibly flavorful and well-balanced. And the sauce was to die for.


Anthony “Ay Plus” Johnson
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This pasta dish was a real treat! The snap peas added a delightful crunch, while the basil and spinach gave it a wonderfully fresh and aromatic flavor. I especially loved the creamy sauce, which was the perfect complement to the pasta and vegetables.