Garlic Lemon Pea Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta (original recipe made with lentil pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 cups peas
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (or parmesan cheese)
- Zest from 1 medium lemon
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Bring a large salted pot of water to a boil.
- In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add peas, nutritional yeast/parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and additional tablespoon olive oil.
- When pasta is done cooking, drain and add to the saute pan. Toss together. Season with salt and pepper before serving warm.