Pasta e Piselli Macaroni with Peas
Pasta e Piselli is a traditional Italian dish where Macaroni and Peas are tossed together with fresh basil, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
Servings: 4
Calories: 482kcal
Equipment
- French knife
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Spanish Onion finely chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves crushed
- 400 g Podded Fresh Peas
- 1 L Water
- 400 g Ditalini or Small Shell Pasta
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
- Fresh Basil for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and saute the onion for a few minutes until soft. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute until lightly browned.
- Add peas, water, and pasta then season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook until the pasta is al dente, according to package instructions.
- Once finished cooking remove the skillet from the heat and add half of the cheese. Stir parmesan into the pasta until fully incorporated.
- Serve pasta with peas in bowls sprinkled with parmesan cheese and garnished with basil leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17.5g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.8g | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 4mg
