In a very large pot, bring 5 quarts of salted water of to a boil. Drop your pasta and cook it 1 minute less than package directions. As the pasta is cooking, scoop out 1 cup of the pasta water and reserve.

Place a large sauté pan over medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the snow peas with a pinch of salt and cook until they start to wilt, 1 minute. Next add the peas, green onion, and chili flakes and cook until slightly golden brown and softened, 3 minutes.

Add the reserved pasta water and cooked pasta to the pan. Season everything with salt and freshly ground black pepper then remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and mint. Finish with a good drizzle of olive oil over the top.