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Pasta and Peas

Cultural Context

Pasta and Peas, or Pasta e Piselli, is a traditional Italian dish, particularly popular in the spring when fresh peas are in season. This dish embodies the Italian philosophy of using simple, seasonal ingredients to create comforting meals. It's a staple in many households, often served as a quick weeknight dinner. Today, variations can be found across the globe, with some adding pancetta or cream for richness, while others keep it light and vegetarian.

ItalianITmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 jar marinara pasta sauce
2 cans peas

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2

Pour in 1 pound of elbow macaroni and cook according to the directions on the box.

3

While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 jar of marinara pasta sauce in a separate pot over medium heat.

4

Add 2 cans of peas to the sauce and let it come up to temperature.

5

Once the pasta is done, strain it.

6

Combine the drained pasta with the heated sauce and peas.

7

Mix everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large potseparate pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Pasta e Piselli
Local Name: Pasta e piselli

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