Spicy Lemon Pasta 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) 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 sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the lemon zest, garlic, and jalapenos and cook until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the pasta, lemon juice, peas, salt, pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Parmesan, if desired. Toss well, and serve.