LINGUINE WITH BASIL AND PEAS

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Tasty and unique pasta dish. Goes great with any protein.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp butter divided
2 leeks cleaned and sliced
1 1/2 c vegetable stock
16 oz frozen peas
1 c fresh basil leaves
1 Tbsp olive oil
12 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
4 clove garlic minced
12 oz linguine
salt and pepper
1/4 c fresh basil chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the linguine in boiling salted water drain reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  • 2. In a large skillet add 1 tbsp butter and saute the leeks for about 3 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup of the vegetable broth and the peas. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Place 1 1/2 cups of the pea mixture into a food processor, add the remaining vegetable broth,olive oil and 1 cup basil. Process until smooth. Place in a bowl and add the remaining pea mixture and the reserved pasta water. Add two tbsp butter to skillet. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook until mushrooms are browned. Add the pea mixture back to pan and then stir in the linguine. Cook until warmed through. Serve with chopped basil sprinkled on top.

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