Cooks' note:
You can substitute 1 (10-oz) package frozen peas (not thawed) for shelled fresh peas. Add to sauce with snow peas.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 (main course) servings
Ingredients
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), rinsed well and finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup water
2 cups shelled fresh peas (2 to 2 1/2 pounds in pods)
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved lengthwise (3 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1pound dried egg fettuccine nests
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/3 cup finely grated parmesan plus additional for serving
Preparation
Step 1
Cook leeks in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth, cream, and water and simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir shelled peas into sauce and simmer 3 minutes. 3Stir in snow peas, salt, and pepper and simmer until peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water. Drain pasta, then add to sauce, tossing to combine. Sprinkle parsley, zest, and parmesan on top and toss again. Season with pepper.
