Description
A simple and comforting pasta dish featuring sweet peas in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340g) dry pasta, such as penne or shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add the frozen peas and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the peas are tender.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the peas. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce coats the pasta.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use fresh peas when in season.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- The reserved pasta water helps create a silky sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg