Indulge in the comforting flavors of a hearty peas and pasta soup, a culinary delight that effortlessly blends the vibrancy of fresh peas with the comforting warmth of tender pasta. This classic soup is not only a treat to the taste buds but also a nourishing meal that delivers a symphony of flavors and textures in every spoonful. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty dish to warm you up on a chilly day, this versatile soup adapts effortlessly to your culinary preferences, making it a staple in kitchens worldwide.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
PASTA, PESTO, AND PEAS
Blend fresh basil pesto at home for Ina Garten's Pasta, Pesto and Peas recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, and have a vibrant springtime meal.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 32m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook the fusilli and bow ties separately in a large pot of boiling salted water for 10 to 12 minutes until each pasta is al dente. Drain and toss into a bowl with the olive oil. Cool to room temperature.
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the pesto, spinach, and lemon juice. Add the mayonnaise and puree. Add the pesto mixture to the cooled pasta and then add the Parmesan, peas, pignoli, salt, and pepper. Mix well, season to taste, and serve at room temperature.
- Place the walnuts, pignoli, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use right away or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.
- Notes: Air is the enemy of pesto. For freezing, pack it in containers with a film of oil or plastic wrap directly on top with the air pressed out.
- To clean basil, remove the leaves, swirl them in a bowl of water, and then spin them very dry in a salad spinner. Store them in a closed plastic bag with a slightly damp paper towel. As long as the leaves are dry they will stay green for several days.
ITALIAN PASTA AND PEAS
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
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.
PASTA WITH BACON AND PEAS
Pasta in a red sauce with bacon and peas.
Provided by ANGCHICK
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute bacon, onion and garlic until lightly browned. Stir in tomato sauce. Season with parsley, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas. Toss with pasta until evenly coated. Sprinkle top with Romano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9 calories, Carbohydrate 72.1 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1159.5 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
PASTA PEAS
This is a great and very quick recipe that my grandmother and my mom used to make for me. I make it for my family now. Enjoy!
Provided by JANDEE
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
- While pasta water is boiling, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onions in oil until tender. Stir in salt, pepper, tomato sauce, water and peas. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is done.
- Stir cooked pasta into tomato mixture. Increase heat and bring to a boil briefly. Remove from heat, stir in cheese, cover and let rest 10 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.7 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 603.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
TIA'S PEAS AND EGGS SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Time 3h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot, warm up the olive oil. Add onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent. Add the potatoes and salt and stir to insure the potatoes are coated with the oil. Fry potatoes over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, but don't allow them to get color. Add the tomatoes, then using the can, fill it up 1 1/2 times with water, and add to the soup. Add pepper and sugar bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
- Add the peas, including the juice, and stir gently. Simmer another 30 minutes. Next increase the heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a boil. Crack eggs into a separate bowl and gently add to the top of the boiling soup in a clock pattern until there is no more room. Cover the pot and let the eggs poach for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or until the yolks are solid.
- Serve the soup hot, giving each serving 1or 2 eggs and offer the freshly grated Romano and allow the person to add the desired amount for their taste.
BLACK-EYED PEAS 'N' PASTA
Tradition has it that if you eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, you'll enjoy prosperity all year through-but I serve this tasty combination of pasta, peas and tangy tomatoes anytime. -Marie Malsch, Bridgman, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute green pepper, onion, jalapeno and garlic until onion is tender. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions., Add remaining ingredients to tomato mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Drain pasta; return to pot. Stir in black-eyed pea mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
PEAS AND PASTA SOUP
Make and share this Peas and Pasta Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Onions
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil at medium heat. Add onion, garlic and carrot. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until onion has softened.
- Add stock and pasta. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 8 minutes.
- Add small peas and bring to boil again. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer 3 minutes. When ready to serve, sprinkle each serving with parmigiano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 521.3, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 10.2, Protein 12.5
PASTA WITH CHOPPED PESTO AND PEAS
This pesto doesn't call for a food processor, blender, or mortar and pestle - and it's better for it. Instead, all of the elements are chopped and mashed together by hand. (Pesto means "to pound, crush or smash" in Italian.) In Tuscany, this would be done with a half moon-shaped mezzaluna, but a chef's knife does the job, too. The result is a more textured mix with bright pops of flavor, like a sauce, herb salad and nut garnish in one. Basil and pine nuts are classic choices, but this version, "I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)," by Ali Slagle (Clarkson Potter, 2022), was guided by the pesto ratio in "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" by Samin Nosrat. It works with whatever soft herbs and nuts that you like and have on hand.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a small or medium skillet over medium, toast nuts, shaking the skillet occasionally until browned (try one to see), 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool.
- As the nuts cool, into a large bowl, grate the Parmesan on the small holes of a box grater (or pulse chunks in a blender).
- Add the garlic clove and a pinch of salt to the pile of nuts and coarsely chop the nuts and garlic together. Add a handful of the herbs and another pinch of salt, and coarsely chop. (Opt for forceful, purposeful chops as opposed to soft, timid ones.) Toss and smash the mixture every few chops. Repeat with the remaining herbs, salting at each step, until a wet, coarse paste forms. Stir into the cheese, then stir in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the peas to the pasta. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Add the pasta and peas to the pesto and stir to combine. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper, more oil and more Parmesan.
Tips for Making Peas and Pasta Soup
- Use fresh or frozen peas. Fresh peas are best, but frozen peas are a good option when fresh peas are not available. Avoid canned peas, as they can be mushy.
- Choose a flavorful pasta. A short, sturdy pasta like penne or macaroni is a good choice for this soup. You could also use a long pasta like spaghetti or linguine, but be sure to break it into smaller pieces before adding it to the soup.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. If you overcook the pasta, it will become mushy and ruin the soup.
- Use a good quality broth. A flavorful broth will make all the difference in this soup. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth. If you're using a store-bought broth, be sure to choose one that is low in sodium.
- Add vegetables to your liking. In addition to peas, you can add other vegetables to this soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. Just be sure to chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Season the soup to taste. Once the soup is finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
Conclusion
Peas and pasta soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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