Two Peas in a Pasta Recipe

Name: Two Peas in a Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), rinsed well and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup water; 2 cups shelled fresh peas (2 to 2 1/2 pounds in pods); 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved lengthwise (3 1/2 cups); 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1pound dried egg fettuccine nests; 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest; 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan plus additional for serving

Servings: persons

2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), rinsed well and finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup water
2 cups shelled fresh peas (2 to 2 1/2 pounds in pods)
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved lengthwise (3 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1pound dried egg fettuccine nests
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/3 cup finely grated parmesan plus additional for serving

1
Cook leeks in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
2
Add broth, cream, and water and simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir shelled peas into sauce and simmer 3 minutes.
4
3Stir in snow peas, salt, and pepper and simmer until peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water.
6
Drain pasta, then add to sauce, tossing to combine.
7
Sprinkle parsley, zest, and parmesan on top and toss again.
8
Season with pepper.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), rinsed well and finely chopped, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Two Peas in a Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Two Peas in a Pasta

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