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Pasta and Peas

A cozy and simple weeknight dish featuring creamy pasta and sweet peas, ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 200g (about 2 cups) short pasta (penne, fusilli, or shells)
  • 300g (about 2 cups) fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  3. Stir in the peas and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the short pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of cream or a knob of butter at the end. Serve with garlic bread or a simple green salad.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: pasta, peas, weeknight dinner, creamy pasta, vegetarian recipe