Pasta Primavera

Suitable for vegetarians. Serves 2.

Ingredients:

• 200 grams fresh tagliatelle (or any wide flat pasta), 
• 1/2 cup peas, 
• 8-10 stalks of asparagus (chopped into thirds), 
• 4 cloves garlic, 
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon, 
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, 
• 1/4 cup chopped basil, 
• 1/8 cup finely chopped mint, 

Method:

• Place a large pot of water (for the pasta) over high heat and bring to a boil. Add 1 tbsp of salt once it has come to a boil.
• Finely chop the garlic.
• Place a large pan over medium high heat with 2 tbsp of olive oil.
• Add asparagus and cover. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until soft.
• Uncover and add peas and garlic (add peas with the asparagus if you are using frozen). Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden.
• Cook the pasta. If you are using fresh pasta, it should cook in the time it takes to cook the garlic.
• Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
• Add the pasta to the other ingredients and mix to combine.
• Add the herbs, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix together.
• Add a tbsp or 2 of pasta water and continue to mix.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve and garnish with some freshly grated parmesan or lightly toasted and chopped hazelnuts.