Pasta with Peas
Pasta with Peas is a quick, easy, creamy dish with a bright pop of green! It comes together in under 20 minutes and is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a big bowl of comfort.
Servings 6
Calories 385kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Medium Shell Pasta
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 2 Shallots diced
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 1/2 Cups Frozen Peas
- 1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese plus more to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions, reserving 2 cups of pasta water before draining.
- Heat oil in the same pot and sauté garlic and shallots for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the frozen peas to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the dill.
- Add the drained pasta, 1 cup of reserved pasta water, and lemon juice to the skillet, tossing everything together.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese, adding more pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency, and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve the pasta with extra parmesan cheese and fresh dill sprigs for garnish if desired.
Notes
NOTE: Any short cut style pasta will work ok for this recipe (such as elbow macaroni) if you can't find medium shells.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Cups | Calories: 385kcal