Pea Pasta with Lemon, Mint, and Truffle Oil
This fresh and vibrant pea pasta is a delightful combination of bright lemon, aromatic mint, and decadent truffle oil, perfect for a quick and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta of your choice Use a pasta shape with nooks to hold the peas.
- 2 cup Fresh peas (or high-quality frozen) Add fresh peas in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- 1 large Lemon (juiced and zested) Zest before juicing for best flavor.
- 1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves (torn) Tear mint by hand to retain freshness.
- 1 tsp Truffle oil Use sparingly; it's very potent.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup Goat cheese (optional, for non-vegan version) Add crumbled goat cheese for a richer flavor.
Instructions
Cooking
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, add the fresh peas to the pasta.
- Drain the pasta and peas and return them to the pot.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, torn mint leaves, truffle oil, salt, and pepper.
- For a warm entree, serve immediately.
- To serve as a salad, let it cool, then chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
This dish can be served warm or cold. Prepare the mint and zest ahead for easier cooking. If short on time, consider using frozen peas.