Spring Pea Pasta with Burrata
A vibrant Spring Pea Pasta with Burrata that embodies the essence of spring with creamy textures and fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice, fresh or dried)
- Fresh peas (or frozen)
- Burrata cheese
- Lemon (zested and juiced)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh herbs (like basil or mint, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by filling a large pot with salted water and bringing it to a rolling boil. Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Prepare the peas by shelling fresh ones or adding frozen peas directly to the cooking pasta during the last minute.
- Make the sauce in a large skillet by heating olive oil over medium heat and sautéing the cooked peas for just a minute.
- Combine everything by draining the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water. Transfer the pasta into the skillet with the peas, adding lemon zest, juice, and pasta water.
- Plating the dish by serving immediately with torn burrata on top.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs. Drizzle with extra olive oil.
- Dig in and enjoy your masterpiece!
Notes
Serve with a light green salad and crisp white wine. Top with toasted pine nuts for a crunch!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spring recipe, pasta, burrata, peas, vegetarian pasta
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