PARMESAN SNAP PEA PASTA

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 258 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Neil Palisch
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover snap peas.


Maftaar Mansuri
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success.


blue noon
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This dish is so simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.


SIBONGILE buthelezi
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I love the combination of the snap peas and the parmesan cheese.


Akash Ahmad
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover snap peas.


loice mwangi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success.


Kishia Burks
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Malakhi Deez
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I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Ajith Jo
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover snap peas. It's also a great dish to make for a weeknight meal.


Said Nabi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. The snap peas add a nice freshness to the dish and the parmesan cheese gives it a rich flavor.


Umais Ramzan
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Donyel Posey
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The snap peas added a nice crunch and the parmesan cheese gave it a rich flavor.


Ria Vos
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This pasta dish was so easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of the snap peas and the parmesan cheese. I will definitely be making this again.