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Pasta e Piselli

Creamy Pasta e Piselli: A Cozy Italian One-Pot Wonder

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Pasta e Piselli, a comforting one-pot meal, combines creamy pasta and vibrant peas for a deliciously simple Italian dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be substituted with vegetable oil for neutral taste
  • 1 medium Onion can use shallots or leeks
  • 2 cups Frozen Sweet Peas fresh peas can be used if in season
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust if using table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper can substitute with white pepper
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 4 cups Water or Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Small Pasta (Ditalini or Small Shells) orzo or small macaroni can be substituted
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1 cup Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese can substitute with Parmesan

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pasta e Piselli
  1. Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in 2 cups of frozen sweet peas, along with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of simmering water or chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add 2 cups of small pasta to the pot. Stir well and cook uncovered for about 10-15 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
  5. Remove the pot from heat. Stir in 1 cup of grated Pecorino Romano cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Serve your creamy Pasta e Piselli immediately, garnished with extra grated cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always have extra simmering water or broth on hand to adjust the dish's brothiness. Stir regularly to achieve the perfect al dente texture.

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