Name: Parmesan Snap Pea Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 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 -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Parmesan Snap Pea Pasta

1. 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas (about 5 cups), trimmed -

2. 1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta -

3. 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided -

4. 1 medium red onion, finely chopped -

5. 3 garlic cloves, minced -

6. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

7. 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes -

8. 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper -

9. 1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided -

How to cook deliciously - Parmesan Snap Pea Pasta

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

In same pot, add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water; return pasta to pot. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil.

3. Stage

In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons 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.

4. Stage

Toss with pasta, adding 1 cup cheese and reserved cooking water as desired. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.