Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill
Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill is a great make-ahead dish for gatherings such as barbecues and picnics.
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.
It must be the weather.
Warm weather 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 Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill, 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 with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill screams to be the center of attention. So much so, that it makes a marvelous vegetarian main course!
My only cooking note for this Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill 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. Enjoy!
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
Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill
Ingredients
- 16 ounce small dry pasta such as ditalini or macaroni
- 10 ounce 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 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 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 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon 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.
what a great pasta dish! a really interesting blend of flavors, love it!
I cannot wait to try this!
This pasta looks very refreshing and delicious – unique but awesome :D
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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!
This looks awesome! Love all those flavours in there – it sounds real unique and yummy.
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
What a great combinations of flavors and textures…looks delicious!
Hey, great blog-
Where can you get smoked almonds here in Asheville?
I got them at Ingles! :)
Lovely salad and the smoked almonds really add a nice kick. Side dishes are a must and this is a tasty.
pasta and peas together are one of my favorite combos ever!
What a fabulous combination of flavors! This looks so delicious, Sommer. Great recipe!
This looks so delicious Sommer and I love all the flavors goin’ on here!
This is simply amazing! Such a great combo of flavors :)
Wow-wee that looks fabulous!
GOODNESS me. Just fell out of my chair.
Mmmm, this looks fantastic, the smoked almonds must be amazing!
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! =)
This one is one to dream about. I finally have begun to appreciate peas, and love the addition of almonds to this