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Pasta Primavera with Snap Peas, Asparagus & English Peas

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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 pound sugar snap peas stems trimmed
  • 1/2 pound asparagus ends snapped, chop into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup English peas fresh English (thawed frozen in a pinch)
  • 1/4 cup spring or sweet onion (shallot can be substituted) thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces pasta fettuccine or tagliatelle (fresh is best)
  • 2/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche or whole milk Greek yogurt at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon fresh, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a large pot with salted water and bring to boil.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, prep the spring vegetables. Substitute other fresh vegetables found at the market per your preference and availability.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sugar snap peas, asparagus, English peas and onion. Cook until the vegetables are barely tender (not until they are soft), approximately 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside (do not remove from the warm pan, but do remove the pan from the heat).
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  • Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until al dente (1 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta, otherwise read the label on the bag/box). Drain well and place on top of the warm vegetables in the skillet. Immediately toss pasta with the vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crème fraîche and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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  • Sprinkle a bit of Parmigiano-Reggiano on top, serve and enjoy!
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