Spicy Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti or fettuccine
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Method

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package

directions. Drain and set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the lemon zest, garlic, and jalapeños and cook until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the pasta, lemon juice, peas, salt, pepper, and remaining oil and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Parmesan, if desired, toss well, and serve.