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

Nahid Parvez
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


olamilekan olaiya38
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Salman Sordar
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This dish was delicious! The peas were sweet and tender, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Amara Aslam
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This pasta e piselli was so good! The peas were perfectly cooked and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sunjara Orin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pasta cooks in just a few minutes and the sauce is simple to make. The peas add a nice pop of color and sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mustansir Abbas
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Easy to follow recipe and the results were delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The peas added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Joyce Alobo
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The peas added a nice pop of color and sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Haji Rauf
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I'm not usually a fan of peas, but this dish was amazing! The peas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of saltiness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shash Banks
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This pasta e piselli was delicious! The peas were sweet and tender, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of saltiness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


football LovERes
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I love the vibrant color of this dish! The peas add a beautiful pop of green. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. The Parmesan cheese adds a nice touch of saltiness.


Ella Teco (Cookie_Queen1214)
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I have always loved pasta e piselli. It is so simple, yet so delicious. This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the peas were still slightly crunchy. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the


Ermiyas Taddese
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This pasta e piselli was a hit with my family! The peas were perfectly cooked and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the Parmesan cheese added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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