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Lemon & Pepper Alfredo Pasta Shells with Peas

April 22, 2015 by Samantha
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A creamy Alfredo sauce recipe gets a tasty hit of Spring and some zest with lemon and pepper in this Lemon Pepper Alfredo Pasta Shells with Peas recipe.

 Lemon Pepper Alfredo with Peas in white bowls

A creamy Alfredo sauce recipe gets a tasty hit of Spring and some zest with lemon and pepper in this recipe. It’s my hint of green for those of us who are ready to party this season.

The satisfaction that comes from eating creamy Alfredo is most definitely still here, but it’s livened up with lemon and fresh black pepper. I had this for dinner last night and I’m craving it again already.

Lemon Pepper Alfredo with Peas in a skillet

If you would like to add meat to this dish, it’s easy. Cooked bacon, prosciutto, or pancetta are all excellent choices. Store bought roast chicken, shredded, is also an easy way to make this meal carnivore friendly.

The peas add quite a bit of iron (and our good friend fibre) so I tend not to add meat to this dish.
Lemon Pepper Alfredo with Peas in a white bowl

 More Alfredo sauce recipes and one pot pastas:

  • Cauliflower Alfredo with Peas
  • One Pot Spring Pasta
  • One Pot Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
  • Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
  • Skinny Buffalo Chicken Alfredo

Lemon Pepper Alfredo with Peas in white bowls

I’m always on the hunt for new and tasty pasta recipes my family will love, if you have any suggestions please let me know! 🙂

Lemon Pepper Alfredo in a large serving spoon over top of a skillet

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Lemon Pepper Alfredo in a large serving spoon over top of a skillet
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Lemon & Pepper Alfredo Pasta Shells with Peas
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

A creamy Alfredo sauce recipe gets a tasty hit of Spring and some zest with lemon and pepper in this Lemon Pepper Alfredo Pasta Shells with Peas recipe.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: alfredo recipe, alfredo sauce recipe, easy pasta recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (250 ml) heavy (whipping) cream
  • 2 small-medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp salted butter (if unsalted butter is used add 1/2 tsp kosher salt)
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (preferably fresh grated), plus more for serving
  • 1 lbs (454 grams) large pasta shells (not jumbo)
  • 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, optional*
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta as per package instructions and with 1 minute left in the cooking time add peas to the pot. Drain, saving pasta, peas and 1/4 cup of pasta water. Set aside.

  2. In the same pot over med-low heat, add 3/4 cup of cream and stir in garlic, butter, salt and pepper. Simmer for 3 min, being sure not to let it boil.Add remaining cream to sauce, then lemon zest and juice, and parmesan. Stir and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often.

  3. Pour sauce into empty pasta pot and add in cooked pasta and peas. Stir to fully coat pasta and peas.

  4. Dish into bowls and top with parsley, more parmesan and black pepper if desired.

Recipe Notes

* Parsley is a power house food. It contains a serious punch of Vitamin C, iron, fibre, and calcium amongst other essentail vitamin and minerals. I try to work it into dishes for my kids as often as I can so that they (a) gain exposure to it, and (b) through that exposure like it. While I've marked the parsley as optional here, it's not really tasted through the alfredo sauce and I'd suggest giving it a go. 

Adapted from: House and Home Magazine, September 2011 issue.

Enjoy! xo

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About Samantha

Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It’s a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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