Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable pasta dish, an orchestra of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a vibrant trio of peas – fresh, petite, and sugar snap – this pasta dish bursts with sweetness and a delightful crunch. Perfectly cooked pasta, tossed in a creamy sauce infused with the subtle aroma of mint, binds all the elements together. But that's not all – we've curated a collection of complementary recipes to elevate your dining experience. From a refreshing pea salad bursting with vibrant colors and textures to a creamy pea soup that offers a velvety embrace, each recipe is a testament to the versatility of this humble legume. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the humble pea in all its glory.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN RECIPE FOR PASTA AND PEAS WITH GARLIC
This is one of my go-to Italian recipes when I am short on time and want something quick and healthy with my pasta! Dinner is ready by the time pasta is done boiling!
Provided by Simple Italian Cooking Blog
Categories Main Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In sauce pan begin to boil the water for the pasta
- In a large frying pan (enough to hold the pasta later), over med-high heat add frozen peas, and garlic and add enough water to cover slightly
- When water is about gone, lower heat to Low and add in the 3 TBSP of olive oil and make sure to coat ingredients
- Keep a watchful eye, making sure not to burn the garlic. If needed add some water or more olive oil
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until aldente
- When pasta is finished, transfer the pasta to the frying pan and toss so the pasta is coated with the olive oil making sure to keep aside about a 1/2 cup or so of the pasta water (important).
- Serve the pasta and top with grated Italian cheese (preferably Romano).
- Use the extra pasta water if the pasta is too dry. It's also important to add the pasta water in with any left over pasta containers so when you reheat it, it won't be dry and you don't water it down in flavor with non-pasta water.
PASTA WITH THREE PEAS
Categories Leafy Green Pasta Quick & Easy Dinner Bacon Pea Spring Noodle Sugar Snap Pea Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring often. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Transfer to large bowl.
- Meanwhile, sauté bacon in heavy large skillet over high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Add shallots to skillet; sauté over medium-high heat until golden brown, pressing with spoon to separate layers, about 5 minutes. Add snap peas; stir until bright green and crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Add pea tendrils and petite peas, stirring just until tendrils wilt, about 1 minute. Add pea mixture, bacon, mint, and enough cooking liquid to moisten pasta. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Serve, passing additional cheese alongside.
PASTA, PESTO, AND PEAS
Blend fresh basil pesto at home for Ina Garten's Pasta, Pesto and Peas recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, and have a vibrant springtime meal.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 32m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook the fusilli and bow ties separately in a large pot of boiling salted water for 10 to 12 minutes until each pasta is al dente. Drain and toss into a bowl with the olive oil. Cool to room temperature.
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the pesto, spinach, and lemon juice. Add the mayonnaise and puree. Add the pesto mixture to the cooled pasta and then add the Parmesan, peas, pignoli, salt, and pepper. Mix well, season to taste, and serve at room temperature.
- Place the walnuts, pignoli, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use right away or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.
- Notes: Air is the enemy of pesto. For freezing, pack it in containers with a film of oil or plastic wrap directly on top with the air pressed out.
- To clean basil, remove the leaves, swirl them in a bowl of water, and then spin them very dry in a salad spinner. Store them in a closed plastic bag with a slightly damp paper towel. As long as the leaves are dry they will stay green for several days.
PASTA WITH PEAS
This creamy quick pasta with peas is a simple and super easy delicious one-pot dinner recipe that uses minimal ingredients. It's the perfect midweek meal, it's ready in 15 minutes and tastes so delicious!
Provided by Katia
Categories pasta
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the peas and cook stirring frequently about 1 minute.
- Then add vegetable broth (or water), raise the heat, bring to a boil and stir in pasta and salt (I use 1 tsp of salt and then I adjust the seasoning at the end).
- Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook your pasta in the starchy water. During the cooking time, you need to stir often until the water is absorbed, otherwise, it will stick to the bottom. The water should barely cover the pasta, but it's fine, add extra water gradually only if needed.
- Cook until ready but firm to the bite. Turn off the heat and stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and extra parmesan cheese if you like. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 782 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA WITH PESTO AND PEAS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the peas according to the package instructions and drain. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, add the basil leaves, mint leaves, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 cup of the peas, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and some salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Turn on the machine, then drizzle in the olive oil while it mixes. Continue blending until combined, adding additional olive oil if needed. Set aside.
- Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Drain the pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour the cream mixture over the top, followed by the pesto. Add the remaining 1 cup peas, toss and serve immediately.
PASTA WITH CHOPPED PESTO AND PEAS
This pesto doesn't call for a food processor, blender, or mortar and pestle - and it's better for it. Instead, all of the elements are chopped and mashed together by hand. (Pesto means "to pound, crush or smash" in Italian.) In Tuscany, this would be done with a half moon-shaped mezzaluna, but a chef's knife does the job, too. The result is a more textured mix with bright pops of flavor, like a sauce, herb salad and nut garnish in one. Basil and pine nuts are classic choices, but this version, "I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)," by Ali Slagle (Clarkson Potter, 2022), was guided by the pesto ratio in "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" by Samin Nosrat. It works with whatever soft herbs and nuts that you like and have on hand.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a small or medium skillet over medium, toast nuts, shaking the skillet occasionally until browned (try one to see), 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool.
- As the nuts cool, into a large bowl, grate the Parmesan on the small holes of a box grater (or pulse chunks in a blender).
- Add the garlic clove and a pinch of salt to the pile of nuts and coarsely chop the nuts and garlic together. Add a handful of the herbs and another pinch of salt, and coarsely chop. (Opt for forceful, purposeful chops as opposed to soft, timid ones.) Toss and smash the mixture every few chops. Repeat with the remaining herbs, salting at each step, until a wet, coarse paste forms. Stir into the cheese, then stir in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the peas to the pasta. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Add the pasta and peas to the pesto and stir to combine. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper, more oil and more Parmesan.
SUMMER PEA PASTA
No time to cook? This light, fresh pasta dish is ready to eat in 15 minutes
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and cook the garlic and chilli for a couple of mins until very lightly golden. Stir in the zest.
- Cook the pasta, adding the peas for the final 2 mins. Drain, then tip everything back into the saucepan. Tip in the garlic, chilli and lemon, scraping in any bits stuck to the pan. Tear in the basil, season and add the remaining olive oil. Stir well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium
PASTA WITH FRESH HERBS, LEMON AND PEAS
Buy a bunch of parsley along with basil or chives to keep on hand in your refrigerator. The herbs will keep for a week if properly stored. Produce departments often use misters, but greens don't keep well once wet. When you get home, spin the herbs in salad spinner if they're wet, wrap them in a paper towel and then bag them.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large bowl or pasta bowl, combine the herbs, lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.
- When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. A few minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the water. When the pasta is just about al dente, remove a half cup of the cooking water and add to the bowl with the herbs. Drain the pasta and peas, toss with the herb mixture and the cheese, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 467, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 381 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Don't Overcook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but keep an eye on it so that it doesn't overcook. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Use Fresh Peas: If possible, use fresh peas for the best flavor. If you're using frozen peas, thaw them before using.
- Don't Crowd the Pan: When cooking the peas, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Season to Taste: Always taste your dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Conclusion:
This pasta with three peas recipe is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of fresh peas, pancetta, and herbs creates a delicious sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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