Springtime Pasta with Peas
A super quick pasta dinner with any veggies you have on hand!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettucini or other long pasta
- 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
- 1 cup green beans or haricots vert cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- zest of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- grated parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta with salt. When the water boils, add the pasta and cook as the package directs. 2 minutes before you drain the pasta, add the peas and green beans for the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta and the vegetables together.
- Meanwhile, preheat a skillet to medium heat with the butter and garlic. When the garlic is fragrant, after about 2 minutes, add the pasta, veggies, lemon zest, cream, and half the pasta water. Toss together and taste; add salt and pepper to your preference. If the sauce is thick, add more pasta water.
- Serve with parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
Use any veggies you like for this! Zucchini slices, asparagus, bell pepper, leeks, or scallions would all be lovely.
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