linguine with basil and peas
Tasty and unique pasta dish. Goes great with any protein.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 leeks cleaned and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 12 ounces linguine
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
How To Make linguine with basil and peas
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Step 1Cook the linguine in boiling salted water drain reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
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Step 2In a large skillet add 1 tbsp butter and saute the leeks for about 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup of the vegetable broth and the peas. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step 3Place 1 1/2 cups of the pea mixture into a food processor, add the remaining vegetable broth,olive oil and 1 cup basil. Process until smooth. Place in a bowl and add the remaining pea mixture and the reserved pasta water. Add two tbsp butter to skillet. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook until mushrooms are browned. Add the pea mixture back to pan and then stir in the linguine. Cook until warmed through. Serve with chopped basil sprinkled on top.
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