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Italian Peas and Pasta

Italian pasta and peas is an easy and economical meal that the whole family will love!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Course: Lunch, Pasta Recipes
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Italian pasta and peas recipe, kid-friendly, pasta and peas
Servings: 2
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Italian Peas and Pasta

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 3 cups frozen peas
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves chopped garlic
  • 3 cups water
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients: dice the onions and garlic, and measure the pasta, peas, and water. Grate the cheese.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium to high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and onions and saute for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low heat and stir in the peas. Add the water and cook the peas in the water for few minutes until the water starts to boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook stirring occasionally until the pasta is cooked to al dente.
  • Turn the heat off and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese. Once the cheese melts you may need to adjust with a little water or cream and serve.

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Notes

This recipe serves two as a meal or four as a side dish. It can easily be doubled to make four servings.
  • Don’t drain the water from the pasta after cooking it, there should be just enough to cook the pasta.
  • Even though the cheese and starch from the pasta water create a thick sauce, try adding a small amount of butter or heavy cream just before serving for an extra creamy sauce.
  • For more flavor, add a piece of a cheese rind to the water when cooking the pasta or, use half water and half vegetable or chicken broth.
  • Cooking time can vary depending on the shape and size of the pasta. The best way to know if it is cooked is to taste it. It should al dente, which is slightly soft with a little bit of a bite.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Italian pasta and peas as a main course with a salad like this kale caesar salad, arugula salad with figs, or spinach salad for a complete, nutritious dinner.
Italian pasta and peas can also be served as a side dish with grilled chicken, or pork chops.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two days.
Reheat the pasta and peas on top of the stove over low heat until heated through. You may need to add some water to keep the pasta from sticking to the pot.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1029IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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