green pea pasta
A simple, delicious green pea pasta recipe perfect for a quick vegetarian meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or spaghetti)
- 1.5 cups frozen green peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add frozen green peas to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet with peas. Toss to combine.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Serve immediately garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
This quick dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.