Spaghetti with Peas and Zucchini Ribbons

By nlhartman

Ingredients

• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shelled fresh English peas (about 1 1/2 pounds unshelled) or thawed frozen petite peas
• 8 ounces baby zucchini (about 12), trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with a mandoline or a knife
• 1 1/2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, very thinly sliced
• 1 pound spaghetti
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt. Add peas, and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes for fresh peas and 1 minute for frozen. Using a slotted spoon, transfer peas to a medium bowl; set aside. Add zucchini to pot, and cook 30 seconds; using a slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with peas.

Put yogurt and basil into a large, heatproof bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set bowl over the boiling water, and whisk until mixture is warm, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add peas and zucchini to bowl; set aside.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain. Add pasta to vegetables and sauce, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with cheese.