8 oz chickpea pasta, rotini, gemelli, or shells
1 1/2 cup green peas, thawed frozen
1 tsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
2 oz crumbled goat cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool just to room temperature. Drain well.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk lemon zest and juice, oil, salt, and black pepper. Add scallions, mint, and pasta and peas and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
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