Lemon-Tarragon Pasta with Fresh Peas

Name: Lemon-Tarragon Pasta with Fresh Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti pasta; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1, finely minced shallot; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh tarragon; 1 cup frozen peas; 1, zest and juice lemon; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup, freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Light and bright pasta tossed with fresh peas, lemon zest, and a fragrant tarragon sauce.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti pasta
3 tbsp olive oil
1, finely minced shallot
2 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 cup frozen peas
1, zest and juice lemon
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 minced shallot and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook for 3 minutes until softened but not browned.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon and 1 cup frozen peas. Cook for 3 minutes until peas are bright green and tender. Add 1 tbsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp lemon juice, then stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 4: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce coats pasta evenly. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Adjust lemon flavor to taste before serving.