Best 9 Creamy Pasta With Peas Recipes

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Creamy pasta with peas is a classic comfort food that is both delicious and easy to make. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables, and it's also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of creamy sauce, tender peas, and al dente pasta is simply irresistible. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a delicious and satisfying pasta dish on the table that the whole family will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY PASTA WITH PEAS



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Peppery arugula and toasted pine nuts add grown-up flavors to a kid-friendly pasta dish. The bowties (farfalle) are always popular with kids, but you could use other short pasta shapes in this recipe, such as fusilli, orecchiette, or penne.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces farfalle pasta
1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 bunch (5 ounces) arugula, tough stems removed, chopped

Steps:

  • For the kids (serves 2): In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions; add peas 1 minute before end of cooking. Drain; return pasta and peas to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine cream and chicken broth; simmer until thickened slightly, 7 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  • Add sauce to pasta and peas; toss to combine. Season with salt. Divide half the pasta among serving bowls; reserve remaining in pot for the adults.
  • For the adults (serves 2): Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add to reserved pasta along with arugula; season with pepper. Toss to combine, and serve immediately.

PASTA WITH PEAS



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This creamy quick pasta with peas is a simple and super easy delicious one-pot dinner recipe that uses minimal ingredients. It's the perfect midweek meal, it's ready in 15 minutes and tastes so delicious!

Provided by Katia

Categories     pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb (450 grams) Peas, fresh or frozen
1/2 lb (220 grams Short shaped pasta (shells, elbows, ditaloni...)
1/2 cup (50 grams) grated parmesan cheese, plus more to serve
2 cups (500 ml) vegetable broth or water, plus more if needed
1 small onion, diced
1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the peas and cook stirring frequently about 1 minute.
  • Then add vegetable broth (or water), raise the heat, bring to a boil and stir in pasta and salt (I use 1 tsp of salt and then I adjust the seasoning at the end).
  • Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook your pasta in the starchy water. During the cooking time, you need to stir often until the water is absorbed, otherwise, it will stick to the bottom. The water should barely cover the pasta, but it's fine, add extra water gradually only if needed.
  • Cook until ready but firm to the bite. Turn off the heat and stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper, and extra parmesan cheese if you like. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 782 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup diced onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 ounces prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup frozen sweet peas
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the pasta in the water and return to a boil, being sure to stir the pasta until the water boils again.
  • While the pasta cooks, set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat, and add the olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Place the prosciutto in the pan and saute for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, peas, salt and pepper to the pan and let the cream reduce by half, 4 to 5 minutes. If the pasta is not yet cooked, turn the fire off the sauce while the pasta continues to cook.
  • Strain the pasta from the water once it is cooked, and place in a large heat resistant bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley. Use tongs are two large forks to stir the sauce into the pasta and serve while hot.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS AND PEAS PASTA



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This recipe is inspired by both Jaime Oliver's Creamy Shells and Peas recipe and a local restaurant's version. However, I've never been tempted to make Jaime's; I'm sure it tastes awesome but I decided to tweak it to my heart's content. Mine is very fast to make and very fresh tasting.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ pound fresh peas
1 onion, chopped
½ lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh fettuccine pasta
3 tablespoons heavy cream
5 ounces shredded Italian three-cheese blend

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until bacon is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally while cooking. Drain the bacon grease from the pan, and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in asparagus and peas; stir occasionally and cook until the vegetables are slightly softened but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook and stir onion until translucent over medium heat in the same pan as bacon, about 5 minutes; stir in asparagus, peas, and bacon pieces.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in the fettuccine; cook, stirring often, until fettuccine are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
  • Stir hot fettuccine into the pan with asparagus mixture over medium-low heat and toss gently to combine.
  • Stir in cream and bring mixture to a simmer.
  • Sprinkle cheese blend over the mixture and allow to stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes; stir cheese lightly into the fettuccine and vegetables to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 435.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PASTA CREAM SAUCE WITH PEAS



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Another basic in the Italian repertoire, this is very much like an Alfredo sauce and makes enough for one pound of pasta. It is also super-fast, ready in about 10 minutes. If you don't like peas, you can simply omit them, and you will essentially have an Alfredo sauce! Clearly, this recipe is not for the diet-conscious.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     European

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas, thawed
1 lb cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, over medium-low heat, warm the cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan, and peas and stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, 2-3 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.6, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 147.3, Sodium 1050.9, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 19.1

CREAMY SKILLET NOODLES WITH PEAS



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I've made this creamy noodle side for years. Since kids and adults go for it, I keep the ingredients on hand at all times. -Anita Groff, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
5 cups uncooked fine egg noodles
2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add noodles; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in peas, broth, cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PASTA WITH PEAS AND SAUSAGE



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Delicious and creamy. Something different for pasta.

Provided by Elaina

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
12 ounces frozen green peas
1 ½ cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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.
  • In a skillet heat oil and saute garlic over medium heat. Brown sausage in skillet. Once brown add frozen peas and simmer for 5 minutes. Slowly add heavy cream and butter to skillet; bring to a slight boil. Add more cream if necessary. Cook for 5 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 99.8 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 599.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CREAMY PASTA WITH SMOKED BACON AND PEAS



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This elegant riff on a childhood favorite came to The Times in 2009 by way of Jamie Oliver, the British chef and cookbook author. It was featured in his cookbook "Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals," and it's a favorite of his daughters, Poppy and Daisy. It's wholesome (no powdered cheese!), and it can be ready in about 15 minutes.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Sea salt
10 slices smoked bacon or pancetta
1 pound dried mini-shell or other small pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons crème fraîche or heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
6 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted to a boil. Meanwhile, cut sliced bacon crosswise into thin slivers, or slice pancetta into julienne. Add pasta to boiling water and cook to taste.
  • While pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter. Add bacon or pancetta and a sprinkling of pepper, and fry until golden and crisp. Immediately add frozen peas and stir for a minute or two. Add crème fraîche or heavy cream and chopped mint.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta. Add pasta to the skillet and stir. Add lemon juice, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. The mixture should be thick; if desired, a splash of the pasta water may be added to the sauce to thin it slightly. Add Parmesan and stir to mix. If desired, serve with a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 699, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 766 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS & PEAS



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Take five ingredients and whip up this simple green vegetable fusilli supper for two, plus hit 3 of your 5-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 5

250g fusilli or your favourite pasta shape
300g asparagus spear , woody ends removed, cut into lengths
175g frozen pea
zest and juice ½ lemon
100g soft cheese with chives

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following the pack instructions. Two minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the asparagus and peas. Boil everything together for the final 2 mins, then scoop out and reserve a cup of the cooking liquid from the pan before draining the pasta and veg.
  • Return the pasta and veg to the pan and add the lemon zest, soft cheese and seasoning. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to taste and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the cooking liquid to loosen the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips for a Creamy Pasta with Peas That's Bursting with Flavor:

  • Choose the Right Pasta: Opt for a short pasta shape like penne or rotini that will hold the creamy sauce well.
  • Cook the Peas Perfectly: Fresh or frozen peas should be cooked briefly to maintain their vibrant color and slightly crisp texture.
  • Make a Flavorful Sauce: Use a combination of butter, garlic, and shallots to create a rich and aromatic base for the sauce.
  • Use High-Quality Cream: Opt for heavy cream or a combination of milk and cream for a creamy and luscious sauce.
  • Add Parmesan Cheese: Grated Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor and helps thicken the sauce.
  • Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season the dish with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
  • Garnish Elegantly: Fresh parsley or basil adds a pop of color and freshness to the dish.

Conclusion:

Creamy pasta with peas is a simple yet satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, flavorful sauce, tender peas, and al dente pasta, it's a meal that's sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special meal to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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