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Spring pea pasta salad

Creamy Pea Pasta


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  • Author: Myla
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pea Pasta is a fresh and creamy pasta dish made with sweet peas, garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of lemon, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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12 oz pasta

1 cup fresh or frozen peas

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Zest of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)


Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions

2. Blanch peas if frozen

3. Sauté garlic in olive oil 1 minute

4. Add peas and cook 2–3 minutes

5. Add pasta, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and lemon zest; toss to coat

6. Garnish with basil and serve

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg