ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND BASIL (PISELLI CON ASPARAGI E BASILICO)

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Recipe for an Italian-inspired side dish of asparagus, peas, and basil.

Provided by Ursula Ferrigno

Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Basil     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Family Reunion     Potluck     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 pound shelled fresh peas (2 1/2 cups; 1 3/4 pound in pods) or 1 (10-ounce) package thawed frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Handful of torn basil leaves (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook shallots in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus, peas, sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then seal skillet with foil. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender but still slightly al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in basil and sea salt to taste.

Sundar Mahato
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Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus and peas.


BD SIAM
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm going to add it to my list of recipes to try.


Luci King
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!


Jennifer Bentum
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or a picnic. It's easy to transport and serve.


Skid From Skid And Pump
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I like to make this dish ahead of time and then reheat it when I'm ready to serve. It's a great time-saver.


Saeed Sadique
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This dish is so affordable to make. It's a great way to save money on groceries.


the gamer of all time best
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The smell of this dish cooking is heavenly. It makes my mouth water.


shreekrishna sapkota
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I love the bright green color of this dish. It's so inviting.


Muhmmad Uzair
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This dish is so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.


Charlene strydom
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's one of my favorite recipes.


Lindokuhle Syabonga
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow. I was really happy with the results.


Ali Hameed
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This is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the asparagus and peas.


Nicole Tochimani
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends, and they loved it. They said it was one of the best vegetarian dishes they've ever had.


Latora Lewis
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I served this dish with grilled chicken, and it was a perfect combination.


Namayanja Jasmine
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This dish is so light and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer meal.


Ayanda Petlele
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I'm not a big fan of basil, so I used parsley instead. It was still very good.


isaac mwangi
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover asparagus and peas. I also added some leftover ham, and it was delicious!


Parvez Imran
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Sujan Cen
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The asparagus and peas were perfectly cooked, and the basil added a lovely fresh flavor. I will definitely be making this again.