Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico)

Name: Asparagus, Peas, and Basil (Piselli con Asparagi e Basilico)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup finely chopped shallots (about 2); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; ¾ pound shelled fresh peas (2 1/2 cups; 1 3/4 pound in pods) or 1 (10-ounce) package thawed frozen peas; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; ¾ cup torn basil leaves

A delicate spring vegetable medley combining tender asparagus and sweet peas, gently sautéed with shallots and butter, then finished with fresh basil for a bright Italian-inspired side dish.

6 servings

12 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ cup finely chopped shallots (about 2)
•3 tablespoons unsalted butter
•2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
•¾ pound shelled fresh peas (2 1/2 cups; 1 3/4 pound in pods) or 1 (10-ounce) package thawed frozen peas
•½ teaspoon fine sea salt
•¾ cup torn basil leaves

Cooking Instructions

1.
Cook shallots in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
4 min
2.
Stir in asparagus, peas, sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then seal skillet with foil. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender but still slightly al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in basil and sea salt to taste.
8 min