Creamy Gemelli Pasta with Shrimp and Spring Vegetables
Basil, zucchini, and fresh English peas add brilliant green color and fresh taste to this shrimp dish made with corkscrew-shaped gemelli pasta.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add gemelli and cook stirring occasionally to desired tenderness 6 to 11 minutes.
Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
At the same time bring another small pot of water to a boil.
Add peas and boil until slightly softened 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain.
Juice 3 of the lemon halves.
Slice the remaining half into thin rounds.
Set aside.