Wheat-Free Pesto Pasta with Peas & Green Garlic Kit

What You Get

Gluten-free penne pasta

Green garlic

English peas or sugar snap peas (see note below)

Pistachio pesto

Pea shoots

What You'll Need

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Olive oil

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Chile flakes (optional)

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add about half of the gluten-free pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than the package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, thinly slice the white and pale green parts of the green garlic. Shell the English peas. (If using sugar snap peas or frozen, see note below.)

Step 3

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons water. Add the green garlic, peas, and a pinch of salt and simmer until the garlic is translucent and the peas are bright green and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 4

Add the gluten-free pasta to the pan, along with the reserved pasta water and pesto, and toss to coat. Fold in the pea shoots last to wilt. Season to taste with salt.

Step 5

Heap the gluten-free pasta on plates and sprinkle with Parmesan, if you have any, and chile flakes, if you want some heat. Drizzle with olive oil, grind with pepper, and serve warm.

Step 6

Note: Depending on seasonal availability, you may receive English peas, sugar snap peas, or frozen peas. If using sugar snap peas, remove the strings, if necessary, and cut the sugar snaps into halves or thirds. If using frozen, rinse 1 cup of frozen peas under cool water until thawed.