Snap Peas N Basil Recipes

PASTA WITH SNAP PEAS, BASIL, AND SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta and garlic 1 minute less than package instructions. Add snap peas and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach and basil and stir once to wilt. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
• Add cream to pot and heat over medium-high until bubbling. Return pasta mixture and 1/4 cup pasta water to pot and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan. If necessary, add remaining pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

BASIL SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peas and water. Cover and cook on high for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH BASIL AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add Sugar snap peas, season with salt and pepper.
• Stir-fry until crisp-tender, or about 3 minutes.
• Add basil and lemon zest, stir-fry until basil is wilted and fragrant.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups water to brisk boil in 3- or 4-quart saucepan. Add salt and peas and cook until crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes depending on size of peas.
• Drain peas, shock in ice water, drain again, and pat dry. (Peas can be set aside for up to 1 hour.).
• Heat oil over medium heat in medium sauté pan. Add zest and garlic; sauté until garlic is soft but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add peas, lemon juice, and basil; toss to combine. Cook until just heated through, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately.

BASIL-SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove from saucepan; place on plate and cover to keep warm.
• In same saucepan, heat 1/3 cup water to boiling. Add sugar snap peas; return to boiling. Stir; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender. Drain; return peas to saucepan.
• Return mushrooms with garlic to saucepan; stir in tomatoes and basil. Spoon into serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese.