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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 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

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  1. Heat the butter, olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 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.
  3. Turn off the heat and stir in the cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the snap pea mixture.
  5. Toss everything together, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Top with extra cheese before serving, if desired.

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.

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