Best 2 Pasta E Piselli Pasta And Peas Recipes

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PASTA E PISELLI



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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

2 cups elbow macaroni (or mixed pasta shapes,about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed with side of chef's knife
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (or 3 1/2 cups homemade chicken broth)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
grated parmesan cheese

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



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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

8 ounces penne pasta (tubetti, short penne etc)
12 ounces peas
1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de provence
1/4 cup white wine
one small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 vegetables or 1 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon salt
parmesan cheese, grated

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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