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Spaghettis petits pois basilic twist

A quick pasta dish with fresh and frozen peas, whipped yogurt-basil sauce, caramelized onions, shallots, and a tangy twist replacing parmigiano with pecorino romano. Creamy, green, aromatic. Yogurt lends cooling contrast, while toasted pine nuts add crunch. Fresh basil folded in at last second keeps the fragrance vivid. Minimal oil, salt adjusted carefully to balance natural sweetness of peas. Water reserved from pasta acts as natural glue to bind everything. Steps reordered to maximize flavor extraction and texture contrast. Can swap peas for tender asparagus tips or frozen edamame for an unexpected bite. Simple yet elevated technique, foolproof for home cooks aiming for bright, fresh pasta.