4.1 from 57 votes
Pasta and Peas
Pasta and Peas is an easy pasta recipe that the whole family will love. Only one pot and 10 ingredients to a family friendly meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 385 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Spaghetti , uncooked
- salt for seasoning water
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese finely shredded
- freshly ground black pepper
- Maldon sea salt
- crushed red pepper or aleppo pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or saucepan, boil water according to spaghetti package directions. Salt well.
- Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook frozen peas by adding them to a microwave safe dish and covering them with water. Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, depending on microwave wattage. Drain well.
- Strain in a colander and add to a large mixing bowl. Toss with cubed butter, cheese, cooked peas. Top with anything you wish!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments and ratings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
504mg
(21%)
Potassium
296mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
690IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
23.1mg
(26%)
Calcium
220mg
(22%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 23.1mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.