Pasta Piselli

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An easy peasy Italian pasta recipe that makes use of what you already have in your cupboard and freezer

Pasta Piselli

SERVES

2

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

5

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

13

MINUTES

CUISINE

Italian

COURSE

Main

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the onion and leave to saute for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. If the pan begins to dry add a splash of the stock.

  2. Add the garlic and the pasta and stir for a minute or so. Add the stock, parmesan, a squeeze of lemon and begin to simmer.

  3. Leave for between 7-10 minutes, be careful not to let the ingredients stick to the pan so do stir as you go. Add the peas for the last 3-4 minutes.

  4. Serve with fresh mint and a little grated parmesan. Enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 800ml stock, chicken or vegetable stock

  • 150g frozen peas

  • 200g pasta, whatever you have handy

  • 50g Parmesan, grated

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Lemon, squeeze of lemon

  • Mint leaves to serve, optional

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, add the onion and leave to saute for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. If the pan begins to dry add a splash of the stock.

  2. Add the garlic and the pasta and stir for a minute or so. Add the stock, parmesan, a squeeze of lemon and begin to simmer.

  3. Leave for between 7-10 minutes, be careful not to let the ingredients stick to the pan so do stir as you go. Add the peas for the last 3-4 minutes.

  4. Serve with fresh mint and a little grated parmesan. Enjoy.