High Protein Creamy Pea Pasta (Dairy Free!)

0 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
1 While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter (or oil or broth), then sauté the shallot for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2 Add the sugar snap peas and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly blistered. Stir in the frozen peas until heated through.
3 Blend all the ingredients for the sauce, adding additional pasta water as needed to thin.
4 Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the blended sauce and stir until warmed through. If it becomes too thick, add more reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until silky.
5 Add the cooked pasta and gently fold to coat. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice as desired.
6 Finish with lemon zest, fresh basil, cracked black pepper, and a sprinkle of dairy-free parmesan.