Best 20 Parmesan Peas Recipes

PARMESAN PEAS 'N' RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute rice and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in broth and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add peas; cover and cook 5-6 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in cheese.

CREAMED PARMESAN BABY POTATOES WITH PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Do not cut the small potatoes, leave whole and place then in a pot of boiling salted water; boil for about 20 minutes or until just fork-tender, drain and cool, then cut in half (this can be done well in advance).
• Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat.
• Add in the chopped garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
• Add in flour and whisk for 2 minutes (do not brown the flour).
• Gradually add in the full-fat milk (or half and half if using) bring to a simmer whisking continously for 1 minute.
• Add in the whipping cream; mix to combine, then add in the Parmesan cheese (sauce will be thick but will thin out slighty when you add in the peas and onions).
• Season with salt and lots of pepper or cayenne pepper; simmer over low heat for about 7-8 minutes, stirring often.
• Add in cooked potatoes, peas and onions; bring to a simmer and cook over low heat, stirring often with a wooden spoon until the onions are tender (about 5-6 minutes).
• Transfer to a large bowl, sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.

PASTA WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS, PARMESAN AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add sugar snap peas to pasta; cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes more. Drain.
• Return pot to stove and heat olive oil and margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms, green onions, garlic, and lemon zest; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and sugar snap peas; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese and mint.

BAKED MASHED POTATOES WITH PEAS, PARMESAN CHEESE AND BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish. Set aside.
• For the potatoes: In a large saucepan, combine the butter, salt and potatoes. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the same pot. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth. Mix in the mozzarella, milk, Parmesan and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish.
• For the peas: In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thawed peas and cook until heated through. Add the salt and pepper.
• Using a large spoon, make a 4-inch well in the center of the potatoes and fill with the cooked peas.
• For the topping: Stir the cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mashed potatoes (can be prepared up to this point 6 hours ahead of time; cover and chill).
• Drizzle the top with olive oil and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

PASTA WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS, ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Add asparagus to large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until just crisp-tender. Transfer to bowl of cold water using slotted spoon. Cool asparagus slightly and drain. Add pasta to same pot of water and boil until just tender but still firm to bite. Add sugar snap peas and boil 2 minutes. Add asparagus and heat through. Drain well. Return pasta-vegetable mixture to pot. Add oil and toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, passing additional cheese separately.

PARMESAN PEAS

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, add the oil and shallots over medium heat and cook shallots until they are transparent and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the peas and warm through. Next add the heavy cream and Parmesan and continue to cook until all of the cheese has been incorporated. Adjust seasoning just before serving and, if you like, sprinkle with chopped fresh mint.

PENNE WITH PEAS, PEA GREENS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. Meanwhile, steam the peas over an inch of boiling water for 4 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to a bowl. Add the pea shoots to the steamer and steam 2 minutes, until just wilted. Remove from the heat and allow to cool until you can handle them. Do not discard the steaming water; pour it into a measuring cup. Squeeze out excess water from the pea greens and chop medium-fine. You should have about 1 cup chopped leaves and tender stems.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet and add the chopped spring onion or scallions. Cook, stirring, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the pea shoots and stir together for about a minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the peas, tarragon and parsley and about 1/4 cup of the steaming water and heat through.
• When the water in the pot comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. Cook al dente, using the timing instructions on the package as a guide but checking the pasta a minute before the time indicated is up. When the pasta is ready, using a ladle transfer 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water to the pan with the peas and pea shoots. Drain the pasta and toss at once with the vegetables and Parmesan. Serve hot.

SNAP PEAS WITH PANCETTA AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Place the pancetta slices on a baking rack set in a sheet pan and roast for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, bring 2 to 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Fill a large bowl with ice water and have a sieve or colander ready in the sink. Put the snap peas into the boiling water for only 10 or 15 seconds, drain, and put immediately into the ice water. Cool completely and drain. Cut each snap pea in half lengthwise and place in a large bowl.
• Place the snap peas in a large bowl and add the red onion.
• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice. Pour enough vinaigrette on the snap peas to moisten. Crumble the pancetta over the salad and add 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Add the Parmesan and toss well.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH PARMESAN BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs and toast, 3 minutes. Mix with 3 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and chopped mixed herbs and 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and grated lemon zest. Boil 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes; drain and top with the breadcrumbs.

ORECCHIETTE WITH PEAS, RICOTTA, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot for cooking the pasta.
• Bring several cups water to a boil in a small pot for cooking the peas.
• Add the peas to the small pot of boiling water and cook until tender, about 4 minutes for fresh and about 1 minute for frozen; drain and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet.
• Add in the onion and saute until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in the peas and cook for 30 seconds.
• Scrape the onion and peas into a bowl large enough to hold the orecchiette or small shells when cooked.
• Stir in the ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano and salt and pepper to taste.
• When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the orecchiette; cook until al dente and then drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
• Toss the pasta with the cheese sauce, adding as much cooking water as needed to thin the sauce.
• Divide among individual bowls and serve immediately.

PASTA WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS, ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Add asparagus to large pot of boiling salted water.
• Cook until just crisp-tender.
• Transfer to bowl of cold water using slotted spoon.
• Cool asparagus slightly and drain.
• Add pasta to same pot of water and boil until just tender but still firm to bite.
• Add sugar snap peas and boil 2 minutes.
• Add asparagus and heat through.
• Drain well.
• Return pasta-vegetable mixture to pot.
• Add oil and toss to coat.
• Add 1/2 cup cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PRETTY PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS, PARMESAN AND HAM

Steps:

• Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until firm. (I always add a stock cube to the water to improve the flavour-Maggi pasta stock cubes are ideal.).
• Boil or microwave the peas until tender.
• Add drained pasta, peas, parsley and ham in a large bowl and toss well.
• Shake dressing ingredients together in a jam jar and pour over pasta salad.
• Add parmesan cheese and serve.
• Note: This tastes great the next day.

CHICKEN WITH PEAS, PARMESAN AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Season chicken, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper.
• Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, 6 minutes or until browned. Stir in Sauce and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in prosciutto, peas and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer 1 minute or until peas are heated through and chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve, if desired, over hot cooked pasta and garnish with Parmesan cheese shavings.
• Cost per recipe*: $11.60.
• Cost per serving*: $2.90.
• *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

PORK CHOPS OVER PARMESAN RICE WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown pork chops in oil.
• Remove chops from the pan.
• Add the remaining ingredients except for peas, Parmesan cheese and black pepper to skillet. Place pork chops over the rice mixture.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Remove chops to serving platter.
• Add peas, parmesan cheese and black pepper to rice and stir together until peas are warmed through.

RICE BALLS WITH BOLOGNESE SAUCE, PEAS, MOZZARELLA AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• For the meat sauce: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Remove the ground beef to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the carrots, celery, onion and tomato paste to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes. Then, add the cooked ground beef and red wine. Cook for another 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock and rosemary, bring to a simmer until the sauce has reduced, about 45 minutes. Fold in the peas.
• For the tomato sauce: Blend the tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Add the tomatoes and garlic to a large pot. Tie the basil and parsley together in a bundle using kitchen string and add to the pot. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt. Remove the herb bouquet.
• For the breadcrumb mixture: Mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and parsley in a bowl.
• For the Arborio rice balls: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Simmer the rice, covered, until the liquid has evaporated and the rice is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork. Spread the rice out on a sheet tray to cool, until it is just slightly warm.
• Put the cooled rice into a large bowl. Fold the eggs and the Locatelli cheese into the rice, being careful not to overwork and damage the rice.
• Form some of the rice into a "cup" shape. Holding it in one hand, put some of the meat sauce inside the cup. Add some of the ricotta and fresh mozzarella, and a little more meat sauce. Make a second "cup" of rice and press it together with the filled cup. The rice ball should be about the size of a baseball. Continue with the remaining rice and filling.
• Fill a heavy-bottomed saucepan with 6 inches of peanut oil and place over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Roll the rice balls in the breadcrumb mixture. Deep-fry until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Spoon the tomato sauce on the bottom of each plate. Place a rice ball in the center of the dish. Top with freshly grated Parmesan and parsley.

SHAKE AND BAKE CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PARMESAN PEAS

Steps:

• Make the chicken: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Set a rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the crushed cereal, granulated garlic and onion, salt, pepper and oil, and mix until well blended.
• Add half the chicken to the bag and shake, pressing gently to help coating adhere; transfer to rack. Repeat with remaining chicken. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden, crisp and cooked through.
• Meanwhile, cook egg noodles, according to package directions. Add butter and salt, to taste.
• While the chicken and noodles cook, make the buttered peas: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the peas and season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan. Serve the chicken with peas and noodles.

RICE SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, PARMESAN, PEAS, AND HAM

Steps:

• For Boiled Rice:
• Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large stockpot. Meanwhile, heat medium skillet over medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes; add rice and toast, stirring frequently, until faintly fragrant and some grains turn opaque, about 5 minutes.
• Add salt to boiling water and stir in toasted rice. Return to boil and cook, uncovered, until rice is tender but not soft, 8 to 10 minutes for long-grain rice or about 15 minutes for basmati.
• Meanwhile, line rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Drain rice in large fine-mesh strainer or colander; spread on prepared baking sheet. Cool while preparing salad ingredients.
• For Salad:
• Stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Combine rice, peas, tomatoes, ham, Parmesan, and basil in large bowl; drizzle oil mixture over and toss thoroughly to combine.
• Let stand 20 minutes to blend flavors and serve.

CREAMY PARMESAN PEAS

Steps:

• Mix all.
• Pour into greased casserole.
• Bake at 350 until warm. (about 10 minutes).

PARMESAN BLACK-EYED PEAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add peas and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
• Add salt and black pepper to taste and stir to coat.
• Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and parsley.
• Enjoy!

TOASTED ORZO WITH PEAS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat butter in 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; when foaming subsides, add onion and 3/4 teaspons salt and cook, stirring fruently, until onion has softened and is beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add orzo and cook, stirring freuently with heatproof rubber saptula, until most of orzo is lightly browned and golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Off heat, add vermouth and chicken broth. Return skillet to medium-high heat and bring to boil; reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. With rubber spatula, stir in peas, Parmesan, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Let stand off heat until peas are heated through, about 2 minutes; adjust seasoning with salt and serve.