Pasta with Peas
Pasta with Peas is a simple dish that’s packed with flavor! Use frozen or fresh peas for a quick meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 582kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or other cooking oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta dry
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Parmesan shavings or more shredded Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil over medium heat in a pot or large skillet. Add 1 small yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced 4 cloves garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Add the dry 8 ounces ditalini pasta, 2 ½ cups vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon salt to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover, and simmer for 8-9 minutes (or until the pasta is al dente), stirring every 2-3 minutes.
- Add the 2 cups frozen peas, 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and ½ cup heavy cream, stirring until the cheese is melted and everything is combined.
- Remove from heat, top with more Parmesan shavings or more shredded Parmesan , and serve!
Notes
- Feel free to use other small pasta shapes like shells, elbows, etc.
- Frozen peas are easy to use, but you can also use fresh peas. Just add them in at step 2 instead of step 3 to ensure they’re cooked through.
- Use fresh shredded Parmesan for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1551mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1630IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 393mg | Iron: 2mg
