Fresh Pea & Herb Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) pasta
• 2 cups shelled fresh peas or frozen peas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley, basil or mint
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta until al dente, adding peas for the final 2–3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   Warm olive oil and garlic in the pot for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Return pasta and peas to the pot.

4. 4

   Add herbs, Parmesan, lemon, salt and pepper, tossing with enough pasta water to make a light sauce.

5. 5

   Serve immediately.