Description
This classic pasta and peas recipe is creamy, comforting, and easy to make in just 30 minutes. With simple ingredients like pasta, peas, garlic, and Parmesan, this dish delivers rich flavor and authentic Italian tradition in every bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep, it’s a satisfying dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Pasta (Ditalini or small pasta)
Green peas (fresh or frozen)
Olive oil
Garlic (minced)
Onion (chopped)
Vegetable broth or water
Parmesan cheese (grated)
Salt
Black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
Add chopped onions and garlic stirring until golden and fragrant
Pour in a small amount of vegetable broth to deglaze the pot
Add peas and stir to combine with the onions and garlic
Pour in the pasta followed by enough vegetable broth or water to cover
Season with salt and pepper and bring to a gentle simmer
Let cook stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender and absorbs most of the liquid
Turn off heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese for a creamy consistency
Let sit for 2 minutes before serving warm
Notes
For extra creaminess mash some peas with the back of a spoon before serving
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version
For added protein stir in cooked chicken or crispy pancetta
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Pasta and Peas Recipe Peas and Pasta Italian Pasta with Peas