Spicy Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti or fettuccine
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 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 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the lemon zest, garlic, and jalapenos and cook until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the pasta, lemon juice, peas, salt, pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the Parmesan, if desired.
5. Toss well, and serve.