Quick Pasta with Peas

Name: Quick Pasta with Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta ((I prefer small shapes here but any type works)); 2 cups frozen petite peas; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup heavy cream ((or half-and-half, optional)); salt, pepper, freshly grated lemon zest, minced fresh basil ((optional as desired))