4.8 from 90 votes
Snap Pea Pasta
This Snap Pea Pasta is the perfect quick and easy 20 minute spring recipe to make your whole family happy!!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 441 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- ⅓ 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, 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.
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Notes
- Leftovers will keep for up to 3-5 days when refrigerated in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Potassium
466mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1486IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% 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.