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green pea pasta

A simple and delicious green pea pasta recipe made with fresh ingredients and a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 1.5 cups frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add frozen peas to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  4. Stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, butter, and lemon juice. Cook until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve warm garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.