PASTA E PISELLI
A very fast soup to make. A cousin to the Italian favorite Pasta e Fagioli, this is made with peas instead. Dust with freshly grated Parmesan for a final touch.
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 10 cups, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta as label directs in boiling salted water; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a 4-quart saucepan or saucepot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Then, carefully add chicken broth, tomatoes with their juice, basil, and 1/2 cup water. Return heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes; discard garlic.
- Add peas and pasta; heat through. Serve soup with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 610.4, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 12.9
PASTA E PISELLI
I had this pasta at a dinner party and liked it so much I decided to post it. It is great with fresh peas but frozen are good also. I was suprised how simple and good it was.
Provided by Dixie from Kansas
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 2 quarts, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and add onion.
- Cook onion until wilted and add peas, salt and herbs. Cook for 2-3 minutes, while stirring.
- Add wine and braise until wine is dried up.
- add bullion and pasta. Cover with enough water to cover pasta.
- You may need to add more water during the cooking process. Cook uncovered until pasta is done to your liking.Pasta should not be soupy but a bit dry.
- Sprinkle with parmesean cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 391, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.9
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