5.0 from 3 votes
Pasta With Peas
A great way to combine a green vegetable with your love of pasta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 441 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 pound frozen peas
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 ounces small pasta shapes e.g., shells, elbows
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice optional
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste optional
- Fresh chopped basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent.
- Add the frozen peas and vegetable broth to the pot. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 7-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly distributed. If using, squeeze in lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately with crushed red pepper flakes and fresh basil as garnish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
314mg
(9%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1843IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1843IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.