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Snap Pea Pasta

This Snap Pea Pasta is the perfect quick and easy 20 minute spring recipe to make your whole family happy!!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

  • cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
  • 1 pound sugar snap peas, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more to finish (or parmesan cheese) 
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 10 ounces pasta

Instructions

  • Heat the butter with olive oil & sea salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the snap peas, garlic, shallot and red pepper flakes; sauté for 4-5 minutes until garlic is fragrant and the snap peas are lightly sautéed. Season with salt and pepper. 
  • Turn heat off and add cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. 
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the snap peas. Taste and adjust seasoning. 

Notes

  • Leftovers will keep for up to 3-5 days when refrigerated in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1783IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 4mg