Spinach Pesto Pasta with Fresh Peas and Mushrooms. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Tablespoon olive oil. English peas or sugar snap peas (or frozen peas). Parmesan for sprinkling on top. Bring a large amount of water to a rapid boil, add a palm- full of salt, and cook the pasta to al dente. Before draining the pasta, scoop out about a half cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside.
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Drain the pasta and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and saute the mushrooms until they have released all their moisture and are golden brown—about five minutes. Pillsbu.
Add the hulled peas and toss until warmed through—about 3. Add the pasta to the skillet and pour the pesto on top. Toss to combine everything. If the sauce is looking a little "loose" or you'd like it a bit creamier, add a splash (just a splash!) of the pasta water. Stir and add more pasta water if desired. Taste for seasonings and add salt and pepper as needed.
Serve either warm or cold in individual bowls with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Related: Chard, Kale, Spinach: What to do with Hearty Greens(Image: Emma Christensen for the Kitchn).