4.2 from 15 votes
Smoky Pasta with Peas and Greens
Simple vegetarian Pasta Carbonara-like dish with smoked paprika, lemon, and spices with vegan and gluten free modifications.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 523 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Spaghetti
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into thin strips
- 1/3 cup dry white wine (you may substitute vegetable or mushroom stock)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons butter (use non-dairy butter substitute for vegan)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 3/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt, or more to taste
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 cups arugula or spinach, packed
- parmesan (optional topping - omit for vegan, or use Parmesan with vegetarian rennet for vegetarian)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water to desired doneness according to directions. I start by cooking the pasta just past al dente, but not completely soft, because it continues to cook later in the process. To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free pasta and make sure all packaged ingredients are certified GF.Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan, then sauté the onions over medium heat until very soft and lightly browned. Add the white wine, lemon juice, butter, water, spices, salt and peas. Reduce heat to medium. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add pasta to the pan, stir to coat the pasta with sauce and mix in the peas.
- Place the greens on top of the pasta, then cover the pan.
- Cook until pasta is heated through and greens begins to wilt, about 5 minutes. Stir the wilted greens gently into the pasta.
- Serve warm, topped with grated parmesan if desired. Serving suggestion - reserve some fresh greens to decorate your plate for a pretty presentation.
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Notes
- You will also need: sauce pot, saute pan
Nutrition Information
Calories
523kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
550mg
(23%)
Potassium
380mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1490IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
21.4mg
(24%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1490IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 21.4mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.