Spicy Lemon Pasta

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Serves 4
Hands-On Time 15 min
Total Time 25 min
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Information

Per Serving
- Calories 579 calories
- Calories 114 calories from fat
- Fat 13 g
- Sat Fat 2 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 520 mg
- Protein 19 g
- Carbohydrate 96 g
- Sugar 5 g
- Fiber 8 g
- Iron 4 mg
- Calcium 42 mg
September 2002

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the lemon zest, garlic, and jalapeños and cook until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the pasta, lemon juice, peas, salt, pepper, and remaining oil and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Parmesan, if desired, toss well, and serve.

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti or fettuccine
3 tablespoons olive oil
zest and juice of 2 lemons
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Directions

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the lemon zest, garlic, and jalapeños and cook until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the pasta, lemon juice, peas, salt, pepper, and remaining oil and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Parmesan, if desired, toss well, and serve.