Spring Pea Fettuccine with Fresh Herbs – Light and Vibrant Pasta Dish
A fresh and light pasta featuring fettuccine tossed with sweet peas, garlic, lemon, garden herbs, and Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces fettuccine
1 1/2 cups green peas
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pasta cooking water
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped basil
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Optional chopped dill
Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
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Bring salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine until al dente.
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Add peas during the last two minutes of cooking.
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Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and peas.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Cook garlic briefly until fragrant.
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Add pasta and peas to the skillet and toss.
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Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
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Sprinkle Parmesan and add pasta water while tossing.
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Mix in fresh herbs.
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Serve warm with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Add herbs at the end of cooking so their fragrance remains bright and fresh.