Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill
Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill is a great make-ahead dish for gatherings such as barbeques and picnics. It can sit out a long time and still hold up. With a pop of smoke and herby essence, this pea pasta will brighten your day!
I’ve been dreaming up side dishes, isn’t that weird?
Usually if I’m dreaming about food, the dreams involve chocolate or steak. But lately, all I can think about are quick and intriguing side dishes that are easy to throw in a picnic basket or pair with a main course, straight off the grill.
Chic Dishes from Villeroy & Boch.
It must be the weather.
Spring effects people in different ways. It makes me want more green on my plate, whether in salad-form or something like this pasta with peas.
In this pea pasta, what really sets off the dish is the sprinkling of chopped smoked almonds. The crunch and smoky essence of the almonds, against the sweetness of the peas and the herby mix of dill and green onions makes a diva of a side dish. This pasta screams to be the center of attention. So much so, that it makes a marvelous vegetarian main course!
My only cooking note for this pea pasta dish is that the almonds make the most impact when they are added at the last minute and sprinkled on top, not mixed in. That way, they stay crisp.
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill
Ingredients:
16 oz. small dry pasta (ditalini, macaroni)
10 oz. fresh or frozen sweet peas
1/4 cup fresh chopped dill
1 cup chopped green onion
1 cup chopped smoked almonds
1 lemon, zested and juiced
5 Tb. olive oil
2 Tb. dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Cooking the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Two minutes before it's ready, add the peas to the boiling water.
Once the peas have warmed through, drain the pasta and peas.
Pour the pasta with peas into a large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, and oil together in a small bowl. Add 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and mix well.
Add the dill and green onions and toss.
When ready to serve, sprinkle with smoked almonds.
Easy Spring Side Dishes:
Prosciutto and Edamame Pasta with Lemon Glaze
Faro Salad with Roasted Veggies ~ My Kitchen in the Rockies
Green Beans with Balsamic Vinaigrette ~ Namely Marly
Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes ~ Jeanette’s Healthy Living













This one is one to dream about. I finally have begun to appreciate peas, and love the addition of almonds to this
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I’m a Huge lover of Dill !! Pea’s and Corn are 2 Vegetables I can’t get my family to eat, uless pureed like a pesto on Pasta (But, of course they don’t know that!!)
Great Post. . . Sometimes Simple is Better, and Delicious! =)
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GOODNESS me. Just fell out of my chair.
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Wow-wee that looks fabulous!
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This is simply amazing! Such a great combo of flavors
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This looks so delicious Sommer and I love all the flavors goin’ on here!
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Mmmm, this looks fantastic, the smoked almonds must be amazing!
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What a fabulous combination of flavors! This looks so delicious, Sommer. Great recipe!
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pasta and peas together are one of my favorite combos ever!
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Lovely salad and the smoked almonds really add a nice kick. Side dishes are a must and this is a tasty.
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Hey, great blog-
Where can you get smoked almonds here in Asheville?
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Sommer — April 30th, 2012 @ 11:56 am
I got them at Ingles!
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What a great combinations of flavors and textures…looks delicious!
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I could eat this as a main dish, especially as a light summer meal. I wish my husband liked peas…. wait, all the more for me!
good tip w the almonds!
xo
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This looks awesome! Love all those flavours in there – it sounds real unique and yummy.
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I love pasta dishes that are full of life… instead of just being heavy. This has so much going for it. Can’t wait to make it!
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This pasta looks very refreshing and delicious – unique but awesome
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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I cannot wait to try this!
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what a great pasta dish! a really interesting blend of flavors, love it!
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colourful dish
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Yum! I love dill and this is a great, light pasta dish!
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Peas have just come into season here, now I know just what to do with them. This dish looks lovely, very spring like!
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Wow! Summer on a (very elegant) platter! This is such a pretty dish. It’s brightened my day already and I haven’t even tasted it yet!
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This is my kind of a pasta salad. Looks so pretty, and sounds delicious. Perfect for a BBQ, picnic, or just a weeknight dinner!
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my girls love ditalini!! thank you for sharing!
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This looks delicious! I love smoked almond idea!
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What a spring-y. Dish. So pretty. What a great version of Pasta and Peas.
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I am in love with every single flavor and ingredient in this. I am going to pick some dill from my garden tomorrow morning and make this for lunch!
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I made this and brought it to a backyard party. It was outstanding! Definitely one of the best things I have brought anywhere.
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I need a pasta dish like this to brighten my day! those smoked almonds sound delicious!
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