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15-Minute creamy pasta dish with peas and a rich sauce
Serine Milo

Creamy Pasta with Peas

A quick and comforting creamy pasta dish with sweet peas, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 8 oz pasta (any shape you love) Gluten-free pasta can be used.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen) Frozen peas need only a minute to heat through.
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for a lighter touch) Use olive oil for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Substitute with coconut milk for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic) Fresh garlic enhances flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning to preference.
  • optional Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil a pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. If using fresh garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer on low heat for a couple of minutes until it thickens.
  2. Add the peas into the sauce and heat for a minute if using frozen.
  3. Drain pasta, reserving some starchy water. Toss pasta into the cream sauce, mixing until coated. Adjust sauce with reserved water if too thick.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This dish can be enhanced with additional herbs, proteins, or vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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