Name: Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4.0
Ingredients: 1/2 pound pasta shells, small size preferred; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; juice of 2 lemon, about 1/4 cup; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; salt and pepper, to taste

Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe

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5 m 10 m 4 Servings

Ingredients

1/2 pound Pasta Shells, small size preferred
1 cup Frozen Peas, thawed
1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese

For the Dressing:

3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic, minced
juice of 2 Lemon, about 1/4 cup
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Directions

Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
In a small pan, add the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Set the heat to low and cook until the garlic begins to sizzle, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat before garlic browns. Whisk in lemon juice, along with salt and pepper to taste.
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Place drained pasta in a large bowl along with peas and feta.
Toss with dressing and refrigerate until chilled. May also be served hot or at room temperature.