PASTA WITH SNAP PEAS, BASIL, AND SPINACH

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The cream sauce and kid-friendly vegetables make this a pasta dish for the whole family.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound short pasta, such as gemelli
3 garlic cloves, halved
8 ounces snap peas, halved
10 ounces baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup heavy cream
3 ounces Parmesan, grated (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta and garlic 1 minute less than package instructions. Add snap peas and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach and basil and stir once to wilt. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Add cream to pot and heat over medium-high until bubbling. Return pasta mixture and 1/4 cup pasta water to pot and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan. If necessary, add remaining pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

Nairath Juma
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This pasta dish is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy meal.


zhod oseanbulu
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a party or potluck.


Steven Bair
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the snap peas and spinach, and they eat the whole dish without complaining.


Maingri king
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are well-balanced and the dish is very easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.


Pulane Nyakane
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I'm a big fan of pasta dishes, and this one is one of my favorites. The snap peas, basil, and spinach add a lot of flavor and the dish is very satisfying.


Abdul sattar Rind baloch
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This pasta dish is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy meal.


Michelle Sulfridge
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a party or potluck.


SAAD GAMER
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the snap peas and spinach, and they ate the whole dish without complaining.


Brian Langschwager
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I'm not a huge fan of snap peas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The snap peas were cooked perfectly and the basil and spinach added a lot of flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Tasha Sharrer
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some snap peas, spinach, and basil in my fridge, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The dish was flavorful and satisfying.


Santinoposttime Samlee
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe.


tahir mustafa
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The snap peas added a nice crunch, and the basil and spinach gave it a fresh flavor. I will definitely be making this again.