Easy Spinach Garlic Pasta With Peas
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
217 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Spinach Garlic Pasta With Peas
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This easy Spinach Garlic Pasta With Peas is a quick and flavorful dish that combines gluten-free pasta with vibrant spinach, aromatic garlic, onion, sugar snap peas, and peas, all perfectly wrapped in olive oil and topped with Parmesan cheese—nourishing, satisfying, and vegetarian.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup frozen peas 75 grams
- 1 (12 ounces/340 grams) package penne pasta I use a gluten-free version
- 1 teaspoon salt for pasta water plus ½ teaspoon for the dish
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (40 grams), divided plus 1 tablespoon
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 small shallot onion, peeled and finely chopped About 50 grams
- 2 cups snap peas, chopped 170 grams
- 2 cups packed spinach leaves 85 grams
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves About 5 leaves depending on size
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 grams) plus extra for garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Transfer the frozen peas to a small bowl. Reserve at room temperature.
- Bring a large pot of water rapidly to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Once the water has come to a boil, add the pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is al dente (tender but firm to the bite)—follow package instructions.
- In the meantime, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a deep and large skillet pan or Dutch oven.
- Add garlic and chopped onions. Cook and stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute—enough to release their aroma.
- Add the reserved peas and snap peas and stir in one extra tablespoon of olive oil. Cook and stir frequently for 4 to 5 minutes or until the snap peas are tender. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt, onion powder, and oregano
- Add spinach leaves and fresh basil. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach has wilted.
- Change the heat to the lowest setting. At this point, pasta should be cooked. Drain it and add the noodles to the dish. Stir well.
- Stir in the cheese and 2 more tablespoons of olive oil. Cook and stir for one minute on low heat.
- Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on the side.
Notes
- Recipe Tips:
- Variations:
- Leftovers:
- It's best served and enjoyed immediately. But any leftovers store well in the fridge in an airtight container for several days. Add a tiny splash of olive oil to loosen up the noodles if needed, and reheat it on the stove or in the microwave.
- Before making the spinach pasta with peas, set a pot of salted water on the stove to bring it to a boil.
- Keep an eye on the water and add the penne when the water is boiling. The pasta should be ready around the same time as the dish.
- Don't overcook the pasta noodles. You want a nice al dente bite to them (tender but firm).
- If you want to use less olive oil, add a bit of pasta water to moisten the dish.
- No need to defrost the peas. Just take them out of the freezer and leave them at room temperature until ready to use.
- Use Italian seasoning instead of dried oregano.
- You can use any pasta noodles you like. I prefer a gluten-free pasta penne from Jovial.
- Instead of a shallot, you can also use yellow onions.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
830mg
(35%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3740IU
(75%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3740IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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