Lemon Parmesan Pasta with Spring Peas
This simple, creamy Lemon Parmesan Pasta with Spring Peas is springtime in a bowl! The lemony flavor and spring peas add a brightness to this dish that makes me think of sunshine.
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz pasta such as linguine, fettucine, or similar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
- 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
- 1/2 lemon juiced (or more if you like a more lemony flavor)
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil sliced thinly, to garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Cooking time will depend on the type of pasta you choose.
- Over medium heat, heat the olive oil or butter and add the lemon zest and cream, whisking continuously until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the Parmesan. Continue to whisk for 2 more minutes. Add frozen peas and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot, reserving 1/2 a cup of the pasta water. Add the cream sauce to the pasta and toss to coat it evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water as needed.
- Plate the pasta and sprinkle with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 13gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1162IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.
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