Snap Pea Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
441 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Snap Pea Pasta
Description
This recipe begins by sautéing butter, olive oil, garlic, shallots, and red pepper flakes until fragrant and the peas are just tender. The gentle heat softens the vegetables while preserving snap peas' slight crunch and sweetness. Salt and freshly cracked black pepper season the base.
Once removed from heat, Pecorino Romano cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest are stirred in, creating a creamy, tangy, and slightly sharp sauce that clings to the cooked pasta. The cooked pasta is combined with the snap pea mixture, allowing the flavors to meld while maintaining distinct textures.
The pasta serves as a simple yet flavorful main or side dish, highlighting seasonal green peas with a fresh citrus lift. Adjust seasoning as needed and top with additional cheese for extra richness.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days, maintaining flavor and texture when reheated gently.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sugar snap peas thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- ⅓ cup Pecorino Romano cheese plus more to finish (or parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 10 ounces pasta
Instructions
- Heat the butter, olive oil, and a pinch of 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 the garlic is fragrant and the snap peas are just tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the 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 pea mixture.
- Toss everything together, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Top with extra cheese before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Adjust seasoning after mixing pasta and sauce to balance flavors as needed.
- Adding extra Pecorino Romano cheese on top just before serving enhances richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1486IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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