This easy and flavorful Italian pasta with peas is a simple yet delicious one-pot meal that uses minimal ingredients and is ready in less than 15 minutes. You’re going to love this!
PREPARATION TIME:
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 lb (450 grams) Peas, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth or water, plus more if needed*
- ½ lb (220 grams Short shaped pasta (shells, elbows, ditaloni…)
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated parmesan cheese, plus more to serve
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add the peas and broth, raise the heat, bring to a boil, and stir in pasta and salt (I use 1 tsp of salt, and then I adjust the seasoning at the end).
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Reduce the heat, bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook your pasta in the starchy water. During the cooking time, stir often until the water is absorbed; otherwise, it will stick to the bottom. The water should barely cover the pasta, but that’s fine; add extra water gradually only if needed.
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Cook until the pasta is done but firm to the bite. The remaining liquid should be minimal at this point. Turn off the heat and stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted and combined with the pasta and peas. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.
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Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and extra parmesan cheese if you like. Enjoy!
Notes:
Liquid: 2 cups of broth or water is an estimate. You might need to add or reduce the amount of water according to the type of pasta. However, pasta should be partially covered in water.
Nutrition facts: The nutrition values for one serving are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.
Nutrition:
Calories: 376 k cal | Carbohydrates: 57 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 11 mg | Sodium: 782 mg | Potassium: 425 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 969 I U | Vitamin C: 46 mg | Calcium: 181 mg | Iron: 2 mg
