Description

This Pasta e Piselli (Pasta with Peas) recipe is a great classic Italian pasta dish that is light, easy to make and delicious. A great family meal!

Ingredients

• 1/4  Cup(s) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1
• 5  Each Garlic Cloves, thinly sliced
2
• 1  Cup(s) Onions, diced
3
• 1  Cup(s) Roma Tomatoes, seeded, diced
4
• 2  Cup(s) Peas
5
• 4  Cup(s) Pasta Water
6
• 2  Cup(s) Chicken Stock
7
• 1  Pound(s) Ditalini Pasta, cooked al dente
8
•  To Taste Salt & Pepper
9
• 6  Each Basil Leaves, chiffonade
10
•  Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
11

Directions

1. In a large saute pan, add olive oil on medium high heat
2. Once oil is hot, add garlic and lightly toast until slightly golden in color
3. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes then onions
4. Let onions cook down, stir so garlic doesn't burn
5. Add tomatoes and cook down for 1 1/2 minutes
6. Add basil then season with salt and pepper
7. Add peas, stir to combine
8. Add chicken stock and pasta water
9. Cook for about 3 - 4 minutes
10. Add pasta and toss to combine into sauce
11. Let pasta cook in sauce for another minute
12. Plate up and enjoy!