Ingredients
Method
Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Prepare the sauce
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the peas to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Combine pasta and sauce
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the peas and garlic. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve
- Serve the pasta warm, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of mascarpone cheese.
