Spaghetti with Peas and Zucchini Ribbons

This quick, colorful pasta showcases the season's first peas, zucchini, and basil.

Source
Martha Stewart Living, April 2007
Spaghetti with Peas and Zucchini Ribbons
  • prep 20 mins
  • total time 35 mins
  • servings 4

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

Directions

  1. Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    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.

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Reviews (7)

  • nathank
    21 Aug, 2011

    This was great. I followed the recipe very loosely because I was just lazy and in a hurry, but all the flavors work so well! I can't wait the do it right next time.
  • crsinger
    8 Aug, 2010

    I made this tonight for just me. Also didn't have fresh basil but used dry. I added a little chunk of low fat cream cheese to the yogurt sauce and a lot of black pepper and some onion and garlic powder. Yummy. We are just trying to cook as much fresh foods as possible.
  • susanmay
    29 Jul, 2010

    Great way to use some of the garden bounty coming on now. We had half the dish left over so the next day for lunch I added: chopped leftover turkey breast, halved grape tomatoes, olive oil , fresh ground pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Tossed it all together and we had cold pasta salad. Yum.
  • organicmama
    23 Jul, 2010

    I thought this was a pretty good recipe. I did substitute sour cream for yogurt (b/c that's what I had on hand) and I added in a few different spices of my own. It was a big hit at our house, even from my daughter who 'hates' zucchini! Will do again!
    ~Shannon
    OrganicMamas.etsy.com
  • Colleen5648
    21 Jun, 2010

    The sauce complimented the fresh vegetables perfectly! Really really good!
  • cmarquez2
    13 Sep, 2009

    I've been looking for recipes containing more veggies, particularly for my 4 year old son. Decided to try this based on the reviews, although the sauce sounded quite plain. I went as far as making the sauce and before adding it to the zucchini and peas, I tasted it and it had no taste. I ended up making my own sauce to go with the pasta...will never make this again.
  • alexbarrett
    2 Jun, 2008

    The yogurt sauce was tangy and light. I didn't have any fresh basil, so used five cubes of frozen chopped basil, and it was delicious. Very healthy recipe.
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