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Top-down view of a rustic Italian lunch with a steaming bowl of pasta and peas, topped with Parmesan and parsley, on a wooden table with a vintage spoon, linen napkin, and olive oil bottle in soft natural light.

Irresistibly Easy Pasta and Peas Recipe for a Comforting Global Lunch

Pasta and peas is a cozy, one-pot Italian comfort dish made with pantry staples like pasta, peas, onion, garlic, and broth. It’s quick, affordable, and endlessly customizable for any taste. Perfect for a warm lunch, busy weekdays, or lazy weekends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3 peoples
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan or soup pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Ladle for serving
  • Grater (if using fresh Parmesan)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Small pasta (ditalini, macaroni, or shells)
  • 1 cup Green peas (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 small Onion, chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups Vegetable broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan and fresh parsley Optional

Instructions
 

  • Sauté aromatics: In olive oil, cook onion until soft. Add garlic and stir briefly.
    Close-up of a saucepan on the stove with chopped onions and minced garlic sizzling in golden olive oil, steam rising as a wooden spoon stirs, captured in warm, cozy kitchen lighting.
  • Add peas & broth: Stir in peas, then pour in broth and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
    Top-down view of green peas simmering in vegetable broth with visible onions, gentle steam rising, a wooden spoon resting on the pot’s edge, set against a rustic kitchen background.
  • Add pasta: Stir in uncooked pasta and cook in the broth until al dente (8–10 mins).
    Dry pasta falling from a wooden scoop into a simmering pot of broth and peas, with steam rising and motion blur on the pasta, set in a warm kitchen with cozy natural light and rich textures.
  • Season & finish: Add salt, pepper, and Parmesan (if using). Let it rest briefly.
    Close-up of Parmesan cheese being stirred into a creamy pasta and peas mixture in a pot, with melted cheese, visible peas, and a sprinkle of black pepper under soft indoor lighting.
  • Garnish & serve: Top with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve hot and enjoy!
    Bowl of freshly cooked pasta and peas topped with grated Parmesan, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil, styled elegantly on a warm rustic table with a spoon and napkin, bathed in soft ambient light.
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