Celebrate spring with this Spring Pea & Mint Pasta Primavera, ready in 20 minutes! Tender pasta, sweet peas, and fresh mint are tossed in a light, creamy sauce—perfect for a quick, flavorful seasonal meal.
Why It’s a Spring Gem
This primavera shines with spring peas and zesty mint, offering a fresh, light bite. It’s fast, colorful, and delicious—ideal for warm evenings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne or farfalle
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
How to Make It
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water per package (8-10 min). Add peas last 2 min. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté garlic 1 min, add cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Toss in pasta, peas, and mint, adding reserved water if needed. Serve hot.
Recipe Card: Spring Pea & Mint Pasta Primavera
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 350 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne or farfalle
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water 8-10 min, add peas last 2 min. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup water.
- Heat oil in skillet, sauté garlic 1 min, add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper. Stir until creamy.
- Toss in pasta, peas, mint, thin with reserved water if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
- Add lemon zest for extra brightness.
