Green Pea Pasta
Green Pea Pasta is a simple and delicious one-pan meal that comes together in 30 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner and makes great leftovers!
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 package 16 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, cooked according to package directions and reserving 1 cup of pasta water
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion or shallot diced small
- ¼ cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 10 ounces frozen peas thawed
- 2 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. Add onion and saute till translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add milk, peas, and prosciutto and bring to a simmer; cook 3 to 4 minutes till peas are warmed through.
- Add zest, juice, salt, and pepper and mix together.
- Add cooked pasta and grated parmesan to the skillet and toss with pea mixture. Add small amounts of reserved pasta water, tossing all ingredients together and heating through, till desired sauce consistency reached.