Spicy Lemon Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb spaghetti or fettuccine
3 tbsp olive oil
zest and juice of 2 lemons
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan (optional)

Directions:

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the lemon zest, garlic, and jalapeños and cook until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the pasta, lemon juice, peas, salt, pepper, and remaining oil and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Parmesan, if desired, toss well, and serve.If You Don't Have... fresh jalapeñospeppers, you can use canned jalapeños, or substitute 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes for every 2 jalapeños.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2373.05 Kcal (9935 kJ)
Calories from fat	546.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.74g	93%
Cholesterol	29.04mg	10%
Sodium	2871.29mg	120%
Potassium	1469.59mg	31%
Total Carbs	374.71g	125%
Sugars	25.2g	101%
Dietary Fiber	24.75g	99%
Protein	82.39g	165%
Vitamin C	72.3mg	120%
Iron	18.2mg	101%
Calcium	526.4mg	53%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	307.5 Kcal (1287 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.87g	93%
Cholesterol	3.76mg	10%
Sodium	372.06mg	120%
Potassium	190.43mg	31%
Total Carbs	48.55g	125%
Sugars	3.27g	101%
Dietary Fiber	3.21g	99%
Protein	10.68g	165%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	120%
Iron	2.4mg	101%
Calcium	68.2mg	53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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