Best Summer Peas Recipes

SUMMER PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND CHICK PEAS

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, basil, and olive oil in a wide bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes. Stir in the chick peas. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt and the pasta. Cook al dente, until the pasta is firm to the bite. Drain, toss with the tomatoes and chick peas, sprinkle on the cheese, and serve.

SUMMER PASTA WITH PEAS & MINT

Steps:

• Boil the spaghetti according to pack instructions and, when you have just 2 mins cooking time left, throw in the peas.
• Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard together, then season with salt, if you like, and pepper. Drain the pasta, reserving a couple of tbsps of the cooking water and return to the pan. Stir the reserved cooking water, olive oil mixture and mint through the pasta, then serve.

SUMMER MACARONI SALAD WITH PEAS AND RADISH

Steps:

• 1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and toss to mix. Chill 1 hour before serving. Serves 4

SUMMER PASTA WITH PEAS & MINT

Steps:

• Boil the spaghetti according to pack instructions and, when you have two minutes left, throw in the peas.
• Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard together, then season with salt, if you like and pepper.
• Drain the pasta, reserving a couple of tablespoons of cooking water and return to the pan.
• Stir the reserved cooking water, olive oil mixture and mint through the pasta. Serve.

PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS AND SUMMER BEANS

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.

PENNE WITH SUMMER SQUASH, ZUCCHINI AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Bring 1/2 gallon of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a skillet large enough to hold the vegetables. Add the vegetables to the chicken stock and steam, covered for about 3 to 4 minutes.
• When the vegetables are just tender, add the cooked penne and the olive oil and toss until it is heated through.
• Divide the pasta and vegetables evenly among 4 warmed plates or bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil.
• Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

LASAGNA OF SUMMER TRUFFLES WITH GARDEN PEAS

Steps:

• To make the lasagna pasta. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the egg, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 pinches of salt. Mix until dough is firm and shiny, then wrap it in plastic wrap. Let rest in the refrigerator for as long as 6 hours.
• Brush and peel the truffle, and cut into 6 very fine slices and put aside for lasagna. Cut what's left in very small cubes. In a small saucepan, heat the butter on low heat, add the cubed truffles and sweat. Add the port and reduce slightly. Then add the cream, season with salt and pepper, and let it reduce to half. Set aside.
• In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook the peas for 2 to 4 minutes, drain, and blend in food processor. Cook the extra peas and hold aside for garnish. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Keep warm and set aside.
• To lasagna noodles. Divide the dough in 3 pieces, work with 1 piece, keep the remaining covered with a dish towel. Using a rolling pin or pasta machine, work 1 part of the dough as thin as possible, then cut a rectangular piece of about 12 by 5-inch. On one long side half of this rectangular piece, lay the 6 slices of truffles evenly then fold the other half over it and roll it again until almost transparent. Then cut in 6 rectangular sheets 2 by 2 1/2-inch, making sure the truffles sit roughly in the middle. Repeat this operation twice with the 2 other pieces of dough, without the truffles.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add a little olive oil. Cook 1 piece of noodle to test the time which should be about 3 to 4 minutes. Cook the remaining lasagna. Drain and put aside in a bowl and coat with some olive oil.
• To serve, place 1 sheet of plain lasagna on each plate, then spoon on the warm pea puree. Repeat this with 2 more sheets of lasagna, ending with the truffle sheet on top. Spoon some of the truffle cream on top. Garnish with a few peas and summer truffle shavings. Drizzle any left over cream around the lasagna. Serve immediately.

SUMMER EGG SALAD WITH BASIL & PEAS

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a pan of simmering water for 5 mins. Add the beans and cook 5 mins more, then tip in the peas and cook for 2 mins until all the vegetables are just tender. Meanwhile, boil the eggs in another pan for 8 mins. Drain and run under cold water, then carefully shell and halve.
• Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a large bowl with a good grinding of black pepper, crushing the herbs and capers with the back of a spoon to intensify their flavours.
• Mix the warm vegetables into the dressing to coat, then add the lettuce and toss everything together. Pile onto plates, top with the eggs and grind over some black pepper to serve.

SUMMER PASTA WITH PEAS & MINT

Steps:

• Boil the spaghetti according to pack instructions and, when you have just 2 mins cooking time left, throw in the peas.
• Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard together, then season with salt, if you like, and pepper. Drain the pasta, reserving a couple of tbsps of the cooking water and return to the pan. Stir the reserved cooking water, olive oil mixture and mint through the pasta, then serve.

DUCK WITH SUMMER PEAS & BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220C/gas 7/fan 200C. Score the duck breasts on their skin side with a very sharp knife, then press the cracked pepper on to the skin and sprinkle with the salt. Heat a heavy-based frying pan until it is very hot, then put the breasts skin-side down in the hot pan, without added fat. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp, then turn and cook on the other side for 2 minutes. Transfer the duck breasts, skin-side up, to a baking tray, pour the fat into a bowl and wipe the frying pan clean. Roast the duck for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness.
• While the duck is roasting, prepare the vegetables. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 10 minutes. Remove the duck breasts from the oven and set aside to rest for about 10 minutes. After the potatoes have cooked for 10 minutes, tip in the broad beans and cook for 1 minute, then add the peas and cook for 3-4 minutes until all the vegetables are tender. Drain well.
• Heat half the duck fat in the frying pan until hot, and cook the bacon until browned, about 4 minutes. Toss in the garlic and veg until piping hot and glossy. Pour in the vinegar, let it bubble, then stir in the parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the duck.

SUMMER PEAS

Steps:

• Spread the lettuce in the bottom of a large pot, add the peas and sugar and dot with butter. Cover the pot and set over medium heat. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes; uncover and test the peas -- they should be bright green and tender. (If not, continue to cook, checking every 2 minutes.) Stir; season with salt and pepper.