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Pasta With Peas
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Pasta with Peas

Pasta with peas is a simple, comforting dish that combines sweet peas, garlic, onion, butter, and parmesan cheese for a fresh and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy, Quick, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried pasta any shape you prefer; penne, fusilli, or farfalle work wonderfully
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 ounces frozen peas no need to thaw
  • 2 tablespoons mint leaves chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated (vegetarian parmesan preferred)

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts and starts to bubble, add the finely diced onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes translucent and soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the frozen peas directly to the skillet with the onion and garlic. Stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes until the peas are heated through and tender but still vibrant green.
  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the peas and onion. Toss everything together over low heat. If the mixture looks dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
  • Stir in the chopped mint leaves, then season the pasta generously with salt and pepper. Toss everything again to evenly distribute the flavors.
  • Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese over the pasta. Give it one final toss to melt the cheese slightly and coat the pasta with a creamy finish.
  • Serve your pasta with peas immediately, garnished with a few extra mint leaves and a sprinkle of parmesan on top.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet

Notes

Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it cling to the pasta. Use fresh mint for brightness. Don’t overcook the peas to keep them tender and vibrant. Choose pasta shapes like penne, fusilli, or farfalle for best results. Use vegetarian parmesan if preferred. Variations include adding protein, swapping herbs, making it spicy, using lemon, or going dairy-free.