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Lemony Pasta with Peas

Lemon, garlic and Parmesan combined with pasta and peas? A mouthwatering combo in our book. These simple fresh ingredients meld beautifully into a flavorful lunch or dinner.
Toss in a salad and voila! Bon appetit!
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Servings: 2
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried pasta -cooked according to directions
  • 2 tablespoons Simply Ghee
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 shallot; sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves; minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (1 lemon)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or more to taste)
  • season with good salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring water to boil and cook pasta accordingly to the package directions. Drain, stir in a teeny bit of olive oil and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the ghee. Add shallots and cook till they become a little transparent.
  3. Add the peas and garlic and cook till garlic is lightly browned and peas are cooked to your liking.
  4. In the same pan you cooked the pasta, add ghee and lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper and heat till incorporated. Add grated parmesan cheese and blend.
  5. Add pasta to the pot, stir until completely blended. Add more lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add the rest of the cooked ingredients – blend well and spoon into bowls.
  7. Top with more cheese and lemon zest and serve.

Notes

Serves  2 generously with a side salad.
Toss in roasted red and orange peppers for added flavor and color.

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