Pasta With Peas And Mint

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   In a 5 quart pan, bring 2 or 3 quarts water to a boil.

2. 2

   Clean stem ends and strings from peas.

3. 3

   Rinse and drain.

4. 4

   When water boils, add pasta, pushing it down into the water.

5. 5

   Cook until almost tender to bite, about 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add peas and cook until they turn bright green, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain peas and pasta through a colander.

8. 8

   In a large pan, combine garlic and butter over high heat, stirring until butter melts.

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   Add peas and pasta and mix until pasta stops sizzling, about 1 minute.

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    Add about 2 t.

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    of the lemon zest, 2 T.

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    of the lemon juice, and about 1 T.

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    of the mint to the pan, mix.

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    Serve the pasta mix in wide pasta bowls, swirling to make a well in the center.

15. 15

    Spoon creme fraiche into the centre of the bowls and sprinkle with remining peel, mint, and juice.

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    Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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