Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of One Pot Pasta With Peas, a quick and delightful dish that transforms any weeknight into a culinary celebration. This recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a velvety cream sauce, vibrant green peas for sweetness, and aromatic herbs for a burst of freshness. It’s not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare and clean up—perfect for busy families or spontaneous gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and golden brown.
- Stir in the short pasta and vegetable broth; bring to a boil while stirring gently.
- Once boiling, add the green peas and heavy cream; continue cooking until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, then fold in grated Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan or basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg