Pasta e Piselli
A creamy and delicious one pot pasta dish made with pantry staples and frozen peas.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves finely sliced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup small shell or ditalini pasta
- 1/4 cup parmesan grated, optional
- 1/2 lemon optional
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Fry aromatics: In a large pot on a medium heat, bring your olive oil to heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes or until translucent and fragrant.
- Add peas: Add the peas and chicken stock to the pot and bring to the boil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Blend peas: Once the stock is boiling, remove one third of the mixture and place into a large heatproof jar if using an immersion blender, or blender. Blend until creamy.
- Pasta: Add the pasta to the pan and cook until 80% of the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is plump and el dente. Stir regularly and add more stock if needed.
- Finish: Turn the heat to low, add the pea puree back to the pan and stir through for a few minutes until silky and glossy. Serve immediately with the grated parmesan, if using.
Notes
- Be generous with the olive oil. It’s a simple dish so the flavour really comes from it.
- Frozen peas work perfectly here and are often sweeter than fresh, so there’s no need to overthink it.
- Blend about a third of the peas with some of the stock to create a creamy base without adding any cream.
- Stir the pasta regularly as it cooks so it doesn’t stick and cooks evenly in the stock.
- Keep an eye on the liquid. You may need to add a splash more stock or water depending on your pasta.
- This pasta is best eaten straight away while it’s still loose and silky. It will thicken as it sits.
- When reheating, always add a little liquid to bring it back to life.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg
