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Close-up of pea pasta with mint, drizzled truffle oil, and lemon zest on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Pea Pasta with Mint, Truffle & Lemon

A delightful pea pasta dish with the freshness of mint, the richness of truffle oil, and a zesty hint of lemon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 341

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces pasta
  • 3-4 cups fresh peas
  • 5 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 shallot very finely diced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 units lemons zest and ¼ cup juice
  • 2 cups fresh pea shoots, baby spinach or arugula
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper (or black is OK)
  • 1 tablespoon truffle oil I prefer white
  • Optional: goat cheese crumbles

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in a generous amount of salted water according to directions.
  2. During the very last minute of cooking, if serving this as a warm entree, add the peas to the pasta and just lightly blanch.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, prep the rest of the ingredients.
  4. Chop the scallions, shallots, and herbs. Zest two lemons, and measure out ¼ cup lemon juice (you may need more).
  5. Once the pasta is just about done, add the peas to the boiling pasta water and blanch for one minute, or just until bright green. Immediately drain, place pasta and peas in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Toss in the pea shoots (or other greens) and add the scallions, shallot, herbs, and lemon zest. Stir to coat.
  7. Taste, adjusting salt and lemon juice, adding more of both if necessary.
  8. Drizzle with truffle oil and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve warm as an entrée, or chill and serve as a salad.