PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS AND SUMMER BEANS

Pasta Salad with Peas and Summer Beans image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces whole-wheat penne
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
8 ounces wax beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
6 ounces frozen peas (1 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice
1 cup packed cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water 6 minutes. Add beans; cook until pasta and beans are al dente, 4 to 5 minutes more. Add peas and immediately drain. Run cold water over pasta and vegetables until completely cool; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic; cook, stirring often, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lime zest and juice (it may splatter). Add dressing and 3/4 teaspoon salt to pasta bowl; season with pepper. Toss with cilantro. Serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 166 g