Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leeks

Name: Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leeks
Prep time: 15M
Total time: 25M
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 9 oz. Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leeksuncooked fresh linguini; 1½ cups PeasGOYA® Peas; 3½ tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tbsp. Minced Garlic; 1 Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leekssmall red bell pepper, diced; 1 Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leekssmall yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leekslarge leek, cut into 2” slivers; ¼ tsp. Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leekscrushed Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes; 3 tbsp. Lemon JuiceGOYA® Lemon Juice; 2 tsp. Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leeksgrated lemon rind; ¼ tsp. Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leekssalt; ⅓ cup Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leeksthinly sliced fresh mint; 2 oz. Springtime Linguini with Peas and Leeksslivered Serrano ham (optional)

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This spring, refresh your cooking and prepare this colorful pasta packed with the season’s bounty of crisp veggies, and enhanced with the bold flavor of GOYA® <a title="Extra Virgin Olive Oil" href="5471" data-id="8196">Extra Virgin Olive Oil</a>. A delightfully light dish featuring GOYA® <a title="Green Peas" href="5271" data-id="8075">Peas,</a> fresh leeks and bell peppers and GOYA® <a title="Minced Garlic" href="4997" data-id="7922">Minced Garlic</a>, this recipe celebrates the vibrancy of springtime. Seasoning defined by the heat of red pepper flakes, tangy GOYA® <a title="Lemon Juice" href="4648" data-id="7739">Lemon Juice</a>, a sprinkle of lemon rind and thinly sliced fresh mint makes for a unique and delicious flavor profile.

Total Time

25m

Prep Time:15m

Yields:4 Servings

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Ingredients

9 oz.

uncooked fresh linguini

1½ cups

GOYA® Peas

3½ tbsp.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil , divided

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic (or 2 garlic cloves, minced

small red bell pepper, diced

small yellow bell pepper, diced

large leek, cut into 2” slivers

¼ tsp.

crushed Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes

3 tbsp.

GOYA® Lemon Juice

2 tsp.

grated lemon rind

¼ tsp.

salt

⅓ cup

thinly sliced fresh mint

2 oz.

slivered Serrano ham (optional)

Directions

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Step 1

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in linguini and cook according to package directions, about 9 minutes. During last 4 minutes, add peas. Drain in colander, reserving ½ cup pasta liquid. Place pasta and peas in pot with reserved cooking liquid.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat 1½ tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, bell peppers, leeks and pepper flakes. Cook 6 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add vegetable mixture to pasta pot, along with lemon juice, lemon rind, salt and half of the mint. Toss to combine. Drizzle with remaining oil. Top with remaining mint and Serrano ham, if using.