Spaghettini With Charred Scallions And Peas Recipes

CRèME FRAîCHE PASTA WITH PEAS AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
• Trim the scallions. Thinly slice 1 or 2 scallions on the diagonal and set aside for garnish. Cut the remaining scallions into 1/2-inch-long pieces.
• In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add the 1/2-inch scallion pieces, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions start to caramelize, soften and brown in spots, about 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
• Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
• While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the Parmesan, crème fraîche and lemon zest; mix to combine. Stir in 1/2 cup of the hot reserved pasta water until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the charred scallions.
• When the pasta is done, add the peas to the water and turn off the heat. Immediately drain the pasta and peas together, and add them to the sauce in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly to combine, adding more reserved pasta water as desired to loosen the sauce to a silky texture. Season to taste.
• Serve immediately. Divide among bowls and top with more pepper and reserved sliced scallions. Serve with the lemon wedges, for squeezing on top.

SUMMER SPAGHETTI WITH CHARRED SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and stir. Once the water begins to boil vigorously again, add the 3 tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes until the skins split. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to an ice bath.
• Once the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, remove the skins and core. Crush the tomatoes with your hands and transfer to a bowl until needed.
• Continue cooking the pasta until al dente. Remove 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside. Drain the pasta.
• While the pasta is cooking, start the sauce. In a wide pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until very hot. Add the scallions and cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until they begin to char. Flip and cook an additional 2 minutes.
• Add the zucchini and cook in an even layer without moving for 4-5 minutes until it begins to char.
• Add the garlic and cook for 45 seconds or until fragrant. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.
• Melt the butter into the pot of vegetables. Once frothy, add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down and the sauce thickens.
• Add the reserved pasta cooking water and parmesan cheese and bring to a boil. Boil for 5-6 minutes until thickened and reduced. Taste and season again to your preferences.
• Add the basil and the cooked spaghetti to the pot and toss to coat. Turn off the heat.
• Divide the cooked summer spaghetti between shallow bowls and garnish with more basil and parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!

SPAGHETTINI WITH CHARRED SCALLIONS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or braiser over medium-high. Add scallions; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and beginning to char, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, peas, and asparagus. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook per package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Add pasta to skillet along with 1/2 cup pasta water and remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
• Stir vigorously, adding more water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, to create a silky sauce. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, zest and juice, and more pasta water if needed. Season and serve, with more cheese and pepper.

CREAMY CORN-AND-SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Strip corn kernels from cobs (you should have about 2 cups); reserve. Place cobs in a large pot filled with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook 2 minutes less than package directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, remove and discard corncobs, and drain.
• Return pot to medium-high heat; swirl in butter. Add scallion whites and light-greens and corn kernels, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; add spinach, both cheeses, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and stir until spinach wilts and cheeses melt.
• Return pasta to pot; cook 1 minute more, adding more pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce. Serve, sprinkled with scallion tops, more pecorino, and pepper.

SAUTéED PEAS AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peas and scallions. Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SPAGHETTI WITH SCALLION SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• While pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until scallions are softened and garlic begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer scallion mixture to a blender and add zest, salt, pepper, remaining olive oil, and 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then purée until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.)
• Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot.
• Toss pasta with scallion purée, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat until pasta is well coated.

SAUTEED SNAP PEAS WITH SCALLIONS AND RADISHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, and cook, tossing frequently, until just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add scallions and radishes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until scallions soften and snap peas are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes more.