Linguine with Fresh Shell Peas and Walnuts
Start heating a pot of water for the pasta.
-Boil 1# fresh linguine until al dente and then drain.
-In a small frying pan, toast a handful of chopped walnuts in butter, being careful not to burn them.
-Shell 1 pound of fresh shell peas.
-Chop up or put through a press, 1-2 cloves of garlic.
-Melt 1-2 TBS butter in a wide skillet.
-Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
-Add the shelled peas and cook until they’re bright green and tender about 1-2 minutes.
-Season with salt and pepper.
-Add the pasta to the peas, along with 2 TBS butter, 3 TBS finely chopped herbs (mint, dill and/or green onions and the walnuts.
-Toss together.
-Serve along with a dish of freshly shaved or grated Parmesan cheese.