Lemon Pea Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs25m$6.27

Lemon Pea Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs

A bright vegan pasta with frozen peas, lemon, garlic, and crunchy toasted panko breadcrumbs. It is quick enough for a weeknight and fresh enough for spring.

8 min prep17 min cook4 servingsmedium
Rating
5 stars from 1 rating
Energy
532 calories per serving
Protein
15.6 g per serving
Carbs
85 g per serving
Fat
15.7 g per serving
Sodium
981 mg per serving

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extra-virgin olive oil

0.25 Cup

Kroger® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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panko breadcrumbs

0.75 Cup

4C® Light & Crispy Plain Panko Bread Crumbs

4C13 oz
$3.99
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Ingredient Cost$0.46

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crushed red pepper flakes

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Simple Truth Organic® Crushed Red Pepper Shaker

Simple Truth Organic1.19 oz
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kosher salt

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ground black pepper

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0.5 Teaspoon

Kroger® Pure Ground Black Pepper Shaker

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frozen peas

2 Cup

Simple Truth® Frozen Green Peas

Simple Truth Organic12 oz
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fresh parsley

0.25 Cup

Parsley

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spaghetti

12 Ounce

Kroger® Spaghetti

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lemon

1 Count

Fresh Organic Lemon - Each

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garlic

3 Count

Garlic

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$6.27

· only what you use

$1.57

per serving · 4 servings

You pay at checkout$22.38
28% used in this recipe$16.11 left over for future meals

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  • spaghetti-12 oz
  • frozen peas-2 cups
  • panko breadcrumbs-0.75 cups
  • extra-virgin olive oil-0.25 cups
  • garlic-3 cloves
  • large lemon-1 large
  • fresh parsley-0.25 cups
  • kosher salt-2 tsp
  • ground black pepper-0.5 tsp
  • crushed red pepper flakes-0.25 tsp
1
Prepare aromatics and herbs
Knife
Cutting Board
Fine grater

Zest and juice the lemon, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley; keep each prepared ingredient separate for quick cooking.

Use a stable cutting board and keep fingers clear of the knife while mincing garlic and chopping parsley.

1 Count lemon
3 Count garlic
1/4 Cup parsley
2
Boil pasta and peas
Large pot
Colander
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Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook the spaghetti until just shy of al dente; add the frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking, then reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.

Use caution when draining pasta, as steam and boiling water can burn.

2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
12 Ounce spaghetti
2 Cup peas
3
Toast breadcrumbs
Skillet
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While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the panko and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then stir often until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a bowl.

Keep the skillet handle turned inward while cooking.

1/4 Cup olive oil
3/4 Cup panko breadcrumbs
2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
4
Cook garlic and lemon zest
Skillet
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In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest, then cook until fragrant but not browned, about 30 to 60 seconds.

Keep the skillet handle turned inward while cooking.

1/4 Cup olive oil
3 Count garlic
1/4 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 Count lemon
5
Toss pasta with sauce
Tongs
Skillet
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Add the drained spaghetti, peas, lemon juice, black pepper, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss well until the pasta is glossy and lightly sauced, adding more pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed.

12 Ounce spaghetti
2 Cup peas
1 Count lemon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
6
Finish and serve
Tongs

Stir in the parsley, divide into bowls, and top each serving with the toasted panko just before eating for a crunchy finish.

1/4 Cup parsley
3/4 Cup panko breadcrumbs
7

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