Pasta and Peas Recipe
A simple, quick, and delicious pasta dish with peas, garlic, and Parmesan. Perfect for a light meal!
Equipment
- Pot
- Pan
- Strainer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g pasta e.g., spaghetti or penne
- 150 g peas fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 50 g Parmesan grated
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Add the peas to the boiling pasta water during the last minute of cooking. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta and peas to the pan. Season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a creamier version, add a splash of heavy cream or ricotta. Tastes great with crispy bread on the side!