Food & Cooking Recipes Spaghettini With Charred Scallions and Peas 4.7 (3) This easy vegetarian pasta is just right for spring thanks to quick-cooking seasonal produce like asparagus, peas, and scallions. Close Credit: Nico Schinco Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 This quick and easy pasta dish highlights the bounty of spring produce with charred scallions, asparagus, and sweet green peas. Plus, rotating vegetarian meals into your dinner menus does your health—and the planet—a big favor. Directions Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or braiser over medium-high. Add scallions; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and beginning to char, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, peas, and asparagus. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook per package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Add pasta to skillet along with 1/2 cup pasta water and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Stir vigorously, adding more water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, to create a silky sauce. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, zest and juice, and more pasta water if needed. Season and serve, with more cheese and pepper.