Creamy Parmesan Pea Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta until al dente, adding the peas to the pot for the final 2 minutes. Reserve pasta water and drain.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a skillet and cook garlic for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add cream and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in parmesan and lemon zest over low heat.

5. 5

   Add pasta and peas. Toss until coated, loosening with pasta water as needed. Season to taste.