Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or vermouth
  • 3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup cooked fresh peas or thawed frozen
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 pound bow-tie pasta
  • 1/4 cup julienne strips fresh mint leaves

Method

  • In a saucepan cook shallot in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until softened.
  • Add lemon juice and wine or vermouth and boil liquid until reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
  • Stir in broth and boil liquid until reduced to 3/4 cup.
  • Add cream and boil liquid until reduce to 3/4 cup.
  • Stir in peas, zest, and Parmesan and cook sauce until peas are heated through.
  • While sauce is cooking, in a kettle of salted boiling water cook pasta until al dente and drain well.
  • In a serving bowl toss pasta with sauce and mint.