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Fresh Spring Pea Pasta Recipe with Creamy Burrata and Zesty Lemon

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A quick and easy pasta dish featuring fresh spring peas, creamy burrata, and bright lemon zest, perfect for light and fresh spring meals.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) long pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
  • 1 ½ cups (about 225 g) fresh spring peas, shelled (or frozen, blanched)
  • 1 ball burrata cheese (6–8 oz / 170–225 g)
  • Zest from 1 large lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Small handful fresh mint or basil, chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt (about 15 g). Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes for spaghetti). Reserve 1 cup (240 ml) pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, blanch peas in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately plunge into ice bath or rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  3. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add drained peas to skillet and toss gently with garlic for about 1 minute to warm through. Add red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Add cooked pasta to skillet. Pour in ½ cup (120 ml) reserved pasta water and toss gently to combine, creating a silky sauce.
  6. Remove skillet from heat. Tear burrata into chunks and gently fold into pasta, allowing it to melt slightly.
  7. Sprinkle lemon zest over pasta and toss gently. Add freshly ground black pepper and chopped mint or basil if using.
  8. Serve immediately. Add extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Notes

If pasta feels dry, add more reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time. Tear burrata by hand to keep creamy texture intact. Blanch frozen peas briefly to preserve color and texture. Cook garlic carefully to avoid bitterness. Reserve pasta water to create a silky sauce.

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Keywords: spring pea pasta, burrata pasta, lemon zest pasta, easy pasta recipe, fresh pea pasta, creamy pasta, spring meals

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