SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND PASTA

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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Spring     Noodle     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings discarded
1 lb penne
1 medium garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup) plus additional for serving

Steps:

  • Cook sugar snaps in an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes, then transfer 1 cup sugar snaps to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Transfer cooled sugar snaps to a cutting board. Cook sugar snaps remaining in pot until tender, about 2 1/2 minutes more, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Measure out and save 1 cup cooking water, reserving remaining water in pot.
  • Return cooking water in pot to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, then drain in colander. While pasta is cooking, cut 1 cup sugar snaps (on cutting board) crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Purée half of sugar snaps from bowl, half of garlic paste, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 cup cheese, and 1/4 cup saved cooking water in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids), then force purée with a rubber spatula through a medium-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Purée another batch in same manner, forcing through sieve into bowl, and add cut sugar snaps.
  • Toss hot pasta with sugar snap sauce and, if necessary, enough of remaining 1/2 cup saved cooking water to thin sauce to desired consistency, then season pasta with salt and pepper.

TeenoRaps Innocentibrahimyusuf
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I'm not a big fan of sugar snap peas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and garlic really brighten up the flavors.


Wayne TheGaming
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Glen McCormick
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I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Suzi Suzi
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This is a great recipe. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Hassan Halid
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Sea Shellz
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This dish is delicious! I especially love the combination of the sugar snap peas and the lemon.


Nicholas Mkini
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I love this pasta dish! It's so fresh and flavorful. I always add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.


Liza Akter
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used frozen sugar snap peas and it still turned out great.


James Clarkson
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. The sugar snap peas and lemon really brighten up the pasta.


Afsa Bristy
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's light and healthy, but still flavorful.


Sehrish Khan
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used whole wheat pasta and added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. It was a quick and easy meal that was perfect for a weeknight dinner.


jamila hakizimana
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The sugar snap peas added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the garlic and lemon gave it a bright, fresh flavor.