Springtime Pasta, A Taste of the Season

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, ends removed
• 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves
• 1/2 cup basil leaves
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh dill sprigs
• 2 green onions, cleaned, (white and light green parts), sliced
• 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Water
• 20 thin asparagus, cleaned, trimmed, and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2-pound sugar snap peas, cleaned
• 1 cup fresh or frozen and defrosted peas
• 1 pound penne
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Chopped fresh herbs, for garnish