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Lemon Pea Pasta in a bowl
https://meganvskitchen.com/pasta-with-peas/

Pasta with Peas

Creamy Pasta with Peas has everything you are looking for – a light and creamy sauce, a bright pop of lemon, cool mint, and plenty of green peas.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Mint and lemon pasta, pasta, Pasta with Peas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 510kcal
Author Megan

Ingredients

  • ¾ lb. orecchiette pasta or any short pasta
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ¼ cup mint leaves chopped
  • 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup finely grated pecorino romano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta as directed on packaging.
  • Add frozen peas to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until they are warm.
  • Once the pasta is al dente, carefully scoop out ½ cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  • Add ¼ cup of pasta water, Pecorino Romano, butter, and pepper. Mix until a creamy sauce is formed. Then mix in the peas, mint, and lemon juice. If the pasta is dry, add more pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 65.5g | Protein: 19.5g | Fat: 18.3g | Saturated Fat: 12.6g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Fiber: 5.6g