Lunch: Lemon Pasta With Peas

A lusciously creamy, lemony pasta dish anyone can make in minutes.

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Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Lemon Pasta With Peas

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Ingredients

1 lb package spaghetti
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 large lemon, juiced and zested
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and toss to keep from sticking together. Set a timer for 7 minutes.
Melt butter in a large saucepan. Once melted, add heavy cream and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
Turn heat to high and simmer for 2-4 minutes, then stir in the peas, garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
Drain pasta (reserving a tablespoon of pasta water to thin sauce if too thick) add it to the pan and toss with the sauce. Serve immediately.
Top with more Parmesan before serving, if desired.

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