Pasta with Peas and Spinach Recipe

Here’s an easy and tasty recipe that I like to make this time of year when my basil is thriving!  If you’d like to make this a true vegetarian recipe, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.  Enjoy!

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Pasta with Peas and Spinach
Author: Megan Pizzi
Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta - penne, rotini or farfalle
  • 12 oz peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon rind
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. In the last few minutes of cooking add peas.

  2. Drain pasta and return to pot. Stir in spinach and basil leaves.

  3. In saucepan cook garlic in oil. Mix broth and cornstarch, pour into saucepan. Stir until thickened. Add lemon juice and peel. Cook for 1 minute. Pour over pasta. Serve with red pepper and cheese.

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