ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND BASIL (PISELLI CON ASPARAGI E BASILICO)

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Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico) image

Recipe for an Italian-inspired side dish of asparagus, peas, and basil.

Provided by Ursula Ferrigno

Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Basil     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Family Reunion     Potluck     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 pound shelled fresh peas (2 1/2 cups; 1 3/4 pound in pods) or 1 (10-ounce) package thawed frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Handful of torn basil leaves (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook shallots in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus, peas, sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then seal skillet with foil. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender but still slightly al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in basil and sea salt to taste.

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