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Pasta with Peas
Make this Italian classic yourself, a fresh and flavorful pasta dish ready in under 30 minutes. Budget friendly and made with pantry staples, this is the perfect weeknight meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 232 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion very finely chopped
- 1 pound frozen peas
- 1 pound ditalini pasta (you can also use small shell pasta)
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano (or shredded parmesan cheese)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil until soft for about 5 minutes. Add peas and sauté another 2-3 minutes.
- Add 4 cups water to skillet and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and salt and cook, stirring often for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is al dente (you want a bit of a bite to it). Pasta varieties, sizes, and quality can vary greatly so the best way to check for doneness is by simply trying it every minute after about 5 minutes. Do not overcook!The water and starch from the pasta should thicken together to form a thin sauce that coats the pasta nicely.
- Season with pepper to taste. Remove from heat and add shredded parmigiano reggiano. Stir until thickened. Add more salt and pepper if needed, to taste before serving. Garnish with more cheese on top (optional).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
243mg
(10%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
347IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 347IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.