Spring Pea Pasta with Burrata Mint
This Spring Pea Pasta with Burrata and Mint is a fresh, vibrant dish combining tender peas, creamy burrata, and aromatic mint for a perfect light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as linguine or fettuccine)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 ball burrata cheese (about 4 oz)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the peas to the water. Drain pasta and peas, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the drained pasta and peas to the skillet. Toss to combine and warm through.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped mint. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Divide pasta among plates. Top each serving with a portion of burrata cheese.
- Optionally, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For extra freshness, garnish with additional mint leaves and a drizzle of good quality olive oil before serving.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/spring-pea-pasta-with-burrata-mint/