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Easy lemony spring pea pasta

When you need an easy, delicious, simple dinner, this lemony spring pea pasta is the perfect recipe. It takes minutes to make and is guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 415 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 500 g (approx 1lb) pasta of your choice

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add the pasta. 
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic in a splash of olive oil until soft and translucent then add the peas and lemon zest.
  3. Pour in the cream and allow to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon easily. Add lemon juice (start by adding half first as lemons can vary and you don't want the sauce to be too acidic) and season to taste. 
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water, and add the pasta to the sauce with the Parmesan. 
  5. Pour in some of the reserved cooking water and stir to coat the pasta in the sauce. Add more cooking water if necessary. You want the pasta to be creamy and glossy. 
  6. Serve with extra grated Parmesan cheese and lemon for squeezing. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Potassium 516mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1145IU (23%) Vitamin C 46.8mg (52%) Calcium 260mg (26%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415

% Daily Value*

Calories 415kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Potassium 516mg 11%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1145IU 23%
Vitamin C 46.8mg 52%
Calcium 260mg 26%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.