CREAMY LEMON PASTA WITH PEAS AND OPTIONAL HAM
This easy pasta dish goes from stove to table in about 25 minutes. The creamy, garlicky lemon sauce coats every little piece of perfectly al dente pasta, spring peas, and optional diced ham for the carnivores.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook about one minute less than package directions state until al dente. When one minute is left in the cooking time, add the frozen peas.
- While the pasta is boiling, heat a large deep skillet over low heat and add the olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, for about five minutes until garlic is tender.
- To the garlic, add 1 cup of the water the pasta is boiling in, along with the lemon juice and the heavy cream. Increase the heat to medium and bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens just a bit, about 5 minutes. Stir in the the lemon zest and 1 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and add additional salt if necessary (if the sauce tastes too lemony, add a little more salt until the tartness mellows.)
- If adding ham, place an additional skillet on the stove and heat the diced ham over low heat, stirring frequently
- Drain the pasta and peas and and add it to the main skillet with the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat and gently toss the pasta with the sauce until the pasta soaks in some of the sauce, about two minutes.
- Scoop the carnivorous portion(s) into the saucepan with the ham and mix gently.
- Top with the parsley and remaining Parmesan cheese, and serve.
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Alfie Hollger
[email protected]I made this pasta for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the peas and ham add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Luca Shibley
[email protected]This pasta is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The creamy lemon sauce is delicious and the peas and ham add a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Junaued Hassan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peas, but I loved this pasta! The creamy lemon sauce is so flavorful and the ham adds a nice touch of saltiness. I would definitely make this again, even without the peas.
Sam Yzerman
[email protected]This pasta is delicious! The lemon and peas add a nice brightness to the dish, and the ham gives it a savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I made this pasta for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the peas and ham add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Ijay Rasalanavho
[email protected]This pasta is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The creamy lemon sauce is delicious and the peas and ham add a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Sadiq Sadiq
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peas, but I loved this pasta! The creamy lemon sauce is so flavorful and the ham adds a nice touch of saltiness. I would definitely make this again, even without the peas.
Brandon Taylor
[email protected]This pasta is delicious! The lemon and peas add a nice brightness to the dish, and the ham gives it a savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Haley Benjamin
[email protected]I made this pasta for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the peas and ham add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Amanda Martins
[email protected]This pasta is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The creamy lemon sauce is delicious and the peas and ham add a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
King Maker
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon pasta, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon flavor is subtle and refreshing, and the peas and ham add a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Sujal Poon
[email protected]This pasta is amazing! The creamy lemon sauce is so flavorful and the peas and ham add a nice touch of sweetness and saltiness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
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[email protected]I made this pasta for dinner last night and it was a big hit! My husband and kids loved it. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the peas and ham add a nice touch of texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Syed Emon
[email protected]This pasta is so good! The lemon and peas add a nice brightness to the dish, and the ham gives it a savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Tiffany Hassanshahi
[email protected]I've made this pasta several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's creamy, lemony, and full of flavor. I love that it's also a one-pot dish, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Jeremiah Blessing
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The pasta is creamy and flavorful, and the lemon and peas add a bright and refreshing flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Mahesh Gurung
[email protected]I made this pasta last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy lemon sauce and the peas and ham added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Zernix 2020
[email protected]This creamy lemon pasta is a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of lemon, peas, and ham is flavorful and refreshing, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!