Pasta with Peas
When you're in a hurry to get dinner on the table and want something quick, nourishing and comforting Pasta with Peas and Potatoes is the dish that the whole family will enjoy!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- small onion (diced)
- 1 large potato (peeled and cubed)
- 2 cup frozen peas
- 5 cup water
- 225 g small pasta ((1/2 pound))
- salt and pepper (to taste )
- grated Parmigiano cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a large sauce pan and sauté the onion until golden, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the peeled, cubed potato. Add a pinch of salt, stir and cook, covered on low heat for 5 minutes.
- 3
Uncover and add frozen peas. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in 5 cups of water, salt and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- 4
Uncover and add small pasta of your choice. Cook until al dente. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and drizzle lightly with olive oil before serving.
- 5
Serve with plenty of grated Parmigiano cheese at the table.