A vibrant spring pea pasta that combines fresh, bright, creamy, and crunchy elements to welcome the season. Easy to make and impressive to serve, this dish includes a blend of peas, pasta, and herbs for a delicious meal.
1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and heavily salt it.
2: Add frozen and snap peas, blanch for 3-4 minutes, then remove and place in a bowl.
3: Add pasta to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes less than package instructions.
4: Mash half of the blanched peas with a fork or food processor, then add parmesan, minced garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, and salt. Stir to combine.
5: Reserve 2 cups of pasta water and drain the pasta when just before al dente.
6: Stir the mashed pea mixture, remaining peas, fresh basil, fresh mint, burrata, and pasta water into the pasta. Combine well.
7: Garnish with extra fresh basil and enjoy.
