Parmesan Snap Pea Pasta

Name: Parmesan Snap Pea Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas (about 5 cups), trimmed; 1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

My family loves pasta! This simple dish is always a hit, especially during the spring when sugar snap peas are the sweetest. To keep us from getting in a rut, I change up the flavors. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Ingredients

1 pound fresh sugar snap peas (about 5 cups), trimmed
1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 16 cups water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Using a strainer, remove peas from pot.
In same pot, add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water; return to pot. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil.
In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in peas; heat through.
Toss with pasta, adding 1 cup cheese and reserved cooking water as desired. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 258 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Snap Peas and Parm Pasta in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2017

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terry

Jun 13, 2018

I found the recipe to be true to the design. Great flavor and wonderful color. All I did was add sautéed prawns on top. Great dinner!