Description
Easy lemony spring pea pasta is the ideal choice for a quick, delicious dinner that bursts with vibrant flavors. This recipe combines tender pasta with sweet peas, zesty lemon, and a creamy sauce that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. The dish is versatile enough to customize with your favorite proteins or vegetables while remaining vegetarian-friendly. Brighten up your meal with this delightful, fresh pasta recipe that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 500 g pasta of your choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente as per package instructions.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for an additional minute.
- Stir in frozen peas and lemon zest, followed by the heavy cream. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add half the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water. Combine drained pasta with the sauce in the frying pan and mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust consistency with reserved cooking water if needed, ensuring a creamy texture.
- Serve garnished with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg