Pasta with Peas
Delightfully simple yet packed with flavor, this Pasta with Peas recipe is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Featuring tender pasta coated in a light and creamy sauce made with vegetable broth, sweet green peas, and a hint of garlic, this dish is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. A finishing touch of freshly grated Parmesan and vibrant parsley takes the flavor to the next level. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-skillet wonder is an easy, family-friendly recipe that's as satisfying as it is quick to prepare. Perfect for vegetarians and pasta lovers alike, this meal pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad and a slice of warm garlic bread. Bring simplicity to your table without sacrificing taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams pasta
- 250 grams frozen peas
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 500 milliliters vegetable broth
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
Instructions
Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes or until they are tender.
Season the pea mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the peas and sauce.
If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and serve immediately with extra Parmesan on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.6 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1098 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 492 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
