Italian Pasta And Peas Recipes

ITALIAN RECIPE FOR PASTA AND PEAS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• In sauce pan begin to boil the water for the pasta
• In a large frying pan (enough to hold the pasta later), over med-high heat add frozen peas, and garlic and add enough water to cover slightly
• When water is about gone, lower heat to Low and add in the 3 TBSP of olive oil and make sure to coat ingredients
• Keep a watchful eye, making sure not to burn the garlic. If needed add some water or more olive oil
• Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until aldente
• When pasta is finished, transfer the pasta to the frying pan and toss so the pasta is coated with the olive oil making sure to keep aside about a 1/2 cup or so of the pasta water (important).
• Serve the pasta and top with grated Italian cheese (preferably Romano).
• Use the extra pasta water if the pasta is too dry. It's also important to add the pasta water in with any left over pasta containers so when you reheat it, it won't be dry and you don't water it down in flavor with non-pasta water.

PASTA AND PEAS

Steps:

• Start the water for the pasta.
• Meanwhile,heat a little of the oil in a sauce pan.
• Add the onions and cook until golden.
• (DO NOT BURN).
• Add the herbs, peas,and 1/2 cup of water and the rest of the oil.
• Keep warm.
• Drain the cooked pasta and put it in a bowl.
• Add the peas and mix.
• Add the rest of the water, if needed.
• I have also used Great Northern or Pork and beans--all undrained.
• You may add a diced tomato to the onions and peas, if you like.
• add the rest.

ITALIAN PASTA AND PEAS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water, milk and butter; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and sauce mix. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Stir in the peas, mushrooms and oregano; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Remove from the heat. Sauce will thicken upon standing.

PASTA WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Cut pancetta into 1/4" cubes and sauté in a pan together with the chopped spring onion and a bit of oil.
• Add salt and pepper, then add the peas and a ladleful of vegetable broth or water (around 1 cup); cook for 10-15 minutes.
• Cook the pasta in salted boiling water separately until al dente. Mix with peas. Add 1/2 Tbsp. butter to make it creamy.
• Complete the dish with grated Grana Padano cheese and chopped parsley.

PASTA WITH TOMATO AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 2 cups of the pasta water.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, carrots, salt, and pepper. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and 1/2 cup of the hot pasta water. Stir to melt the tomato paste and create a sauce, adding more pasta water if necessary. Stir in the oregano, thyme, and parsley. Gently fold in the cooked pasta, peas, and the cheeses, adding more reserved pasta water if necessary. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.

CREAMY PENNE PASTA WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to boil and add pasta, cooking to al dente.
• Add peas last 2-3 minutes to pasta.
• Scoop out 1 cup pasta water, then drain, and place in a large serving dish.
• Whisk flour into milk (or shake together in a jar) till mixed well.
• In skillet, pour olive oil in and add ham, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until ham is crispy. Remove to paper towel to drain.
• In sauce pan, melt butter (or use more olive oil) and saute garlic over medium low for about 2-3 minutes (if you love garlic, feel free to add more!).
• Whisk in milk/flour mixture and add chipped cream cheese, whisking till melted into sauce smoothly. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk till incorporated.
• In large dish with pasta and peas, toss in crispy ham, and any other vegetables you want (optional).
• Pour sauce over pasta and mix, pouring in pasta water till nice and creamy.
• Top with more parmesan and fresh ground pepper.
• serve immediately with tossed salad and garlic bread. YUM!

PASTA WITH SALAMI AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, and cook for 6 minutes. Mix in peas. Continue cooking 4 to 6 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
• Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in green onions and garlic. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until green onions are tender. Mix in salami, and continue cooking until heated through. Transfer to the pot with the cooked pasta. Add Parmesan cheese, and gently toss.

PASTA PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• While pasta water is boiling, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onions in oil until tender. Stir in salt, pepper, tomato sauce, water and peas. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is done.
• Stir cooked pasta into tomato mixture. Increase heat and bring to a boil briefly. Remove from heat, stir in cheese, cover and let rest 10 minutes. Serve.