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Pasta e Piselli
Pasta e piselli is a classic Italian pasta dish made with peas and Pecorino cheese. It is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 405 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 shallot large, finely chopped
- 1 pound peas fresh or frozen
- 11 ounce ditalini or another small pasta
- 1 cup Pecorino cheese grated, plus extra for serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves to taste, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a deep, saute pot. Once hot, sauté the shallot for approximately 3-4 minutes, or until it becomes soft.
- While the shallot is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil and generously add salt. Cook the pasta for half the time indicated on the package. Before draining the pasta, ensure to save about 4 cups of pasta water.
- Next, add the peas over the sautéed shallots along with 1 cup of pasta water and simmer for 3 minutes, covered.
- Transfer the pasta to the pot and gradually add the reserved pasta water while stirring, until the pasta reaches an al dente texture. This process should take roughly 5 minutes, and you should still have some liquid left in the pan when the pasta is al dente.
- Turn off the heat, and add grated Pecorino and mint leaves to the pan. Season to your preference with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and serve with additional grated Pecorino on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
684IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
211mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 684IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.