Best 9 Italian Peas Recipes

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Peas are a staple ingredient in Italian cooking, adding a vibrant green color and sweet flavor to a variety of dishes. From simple sautéed peas to hearty pea soups, Italian peas are a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Italian peas can be found in both fresh and frozen forms, making them a convenient addition to any kitchen. With their delicate flavor and numerous health benefits, it's no wonder that Italian peas are a favorite among home cooks and chefs alike.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN PEAS



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This is my mom's recipe. Let's just say, you'll never look at peas the same way again...they are sooo good.

Provided by WORSHIPWARRIORMT

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces frozen green peas
1 tablespoon chicken stock
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add frozen peas, and stir in stock. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 120.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

RISI E BISI -- ITALIAN STYLE RICE AND PEAS



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This is one of the first solid food entrees for many Italian children. It is one of my favorites and I continue to eat it today, at 35 years and counting!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart chicken stock (recommended: Kitchen Basics brand) available in paper box containers on soup aisle
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 rounded cup Arborio rice
Salt and pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese, a couple of handfuls

Steps:

  • Place chicken stock in a small pot and warm over low heat.
  • Heat a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil 2 turns of the pan, and garlic. Saute garlic 1 minute, then add Arborio. Toast the Arborio rice 2 minutes, then ladle in 1/3 of the stock. Bring to a bubble. Stir rice occasionally, allowing the rice to get starchy and the stock to cook into the rice. Add more stock when rice starts to become dry. Continue stirring and ladling broth until rice is al dente, 22 minutes. Stir in peas and cheese and season with salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN PASTA AND PEAS



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If your family doesn't care for peas, substitute frozen green beans or broccoli. By stirring in cubed cooked chicken or ham, this becomes a mouthwatering main dish with little effort.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (4.1 ounces) quick-cooking bow tie pasta and Parmesan/Romano sauce mix
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ITALIAN PEAS



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I use frozen peas for this one because they are always available but when the fresh peas are in season I use them. They make it even more delicious.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 lb frozen green pea
salt and pepper
parsley
italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and garlic, cook about 5 minutes until starting to brown just slightly.
  • Add peas, season with salt, pepper, a pinch of parsley and a pinch of Italian seasoning. Cover and cook until the peas are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes depending on how you like them done. I don't like mine mushy so I just cook them about 10 minutes.
  • When you serve them, sprinkle the cheese over top.

ITALIAN PEAS RECIPE



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Frozen peas are taken to a new level in this easy Italian Peas recipe! Sauteed garlic and onion add loads of flavor to make this recipe a favorite side dish.

Provided by Elyse

Categories     Side

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 onion (minced)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen peas
1 Tablespoon chicken stock
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute until onions are soft and clear.
  • Add peas and chicken stock, and cover.
  • Let simmer for 10 minutes, or until peas are soft and heated through.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2119 kcal, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 116 mg, Carbohydrate 335 g, Sugar 132 g, Protein 125 mg

ITALIAN HOT TURKEY SAUSAGE AND BLACK-EYED PEAS



Italian Hot Turkey Sausage and Black-Eyed Peas image

This easy dish was a big surprise. My husband rated it 9 out of 10 food stars.

Provided by Karen Schmitt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
6 hot Italian turkey sausage links, skinned and coarsely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 (14 ounce) cans canned low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces whole wheat thin spaghetti, broken into 3-inch pieces
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and celery in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and oregano, let cook for 1 more minute. Push the cooked ingredients to the sides of the pan. Cook sausage meat in the center of the pan until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and chicken broth. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Let the mixture simmer until the vegetables are tender and the meat is thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally, 18 to 20 minutes. Mix in the broken spaghetti and let the mixture cook until the pasta is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Ladle into a heated serving bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1237.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

ITALIAN-STYLE PEAS



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This side dish is a big hit on any occasion. I've been making it for at least 35 years, and it was made by my mother before me.-Kathleen Valle, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small onion, diced
4 ounces diced fully cooked lean ham
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and ham in oil until onion is tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and cook until peas are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

JEWISH-ITALIAN CHICKEN & PEAS



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From The Ultimate Book of Main Course Dishes by Jenni Fleetwood. I made some Jewish recipes for Hanukkah, and this turned out to be my favorite. The best thing about this dish is the creamy sauce.., which contains no milk or cream at all! Potato latkes taste incredible with this sauce, but you can also serve this dish with pasta, mashed potatoes, or even just a piece of crusty bread.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chicken breast halves
flour, for dusting
salt & pepper
1 1/2 lemons, juice of
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
1/4 fennel bulb, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
5 tablespoons marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt & pepper, then dust generously with flour. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk the lemon juice and egg yolks together. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, fennel, parsley and fennel seeds. Cook for five minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Add the remaining oil and the chicken to the pan and cook for at least 4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken and onion mixture and set aside.
  • Deglaze the pan by pouring in the Marsala wine and cooking over high heat until reduced to about 2 tablespoons (about 2 minutes), then pour in the stock. Add the peas, chicken, and onion mixture. Cook over a very low heat for 5 minutes, or until the peas are cooked through.
  • Gradually add the lemon juice & egg yolk mixture to the pan while stirring constantly. Keep stirring over very low heat until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency, about 1 minute. DO NOT ALLOW THE SAUCE TO BOIL. Serve the chicken immediately.

PASTA WITH PEAS AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Categories     Sauce     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Sausage     Fall     Winter

Yield 4 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Farfalle pasta
1 cup of frozen peas
2 teaspoons olive oil
Sweet Italian sausage cut in 1-1 ½ inch chunks
Pomi strained tomato sauce (26 oz.)
1 8 oz. can chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following the package directions. Meanwhile in a very large skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and add the sausages. Sauté` the sausage meat until slightly brown all over, add the frozen peas and the tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Lower the heat to medium and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the pasta and return it to the pan, add the butter and the tomatoes with sausage. Mix well and server hot.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality peas. Fresh peas have a sweeter flavor and are more tender than frozen or canned peas.
  • Cook the peas properly. Peas should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Season the peas well. Peas have a mild flavor, so they need to be seasoned well to bring out their flavor. Salt, pepper, garlic, and olive oil are all good seasonings for peas.
  • Add peas to salads, soups, and pasta dishes. Peas are a versatile ingredient that can be added to a variety of dishes.
  • Serve peas as a side dish or appetizer. Peas are a delicious and healthy side dish or appetizer.

Conclusion:

Peas are a delicious, healthy, and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. With their sweet flavor and tender texture, peas are a great addition to salads, soups, pasta dishes, and more. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to add some color and flavor to your meal, reach for some peas!

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