Name: Pasta Piselli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion (finely diced); pinch cayenne pepper (as desired, or red pepper flakes); 454 grams frozen peas ((1 lb)); 4 cups water (and as needed); ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley (finely chopped or 2 tablespoons dried); ¾ teaspoon salt; 454 grams ditalini pasta ((1 lb)); salt and pepper (as desired); Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)

Pasta Piselli

Adapted from an internet recipe.

This is an easy and tasty side dish. Keep in mind for these photos I made half of this recipe.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Side

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Ingredients

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
pinch cayenne pepper, as desired, or red pepper flakes
454 grams frozen peas, (1 lb)
4 cups water, and as needed
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped or 2 tablespoons dried
¾ teaspoon salt
454 grams ditalini pasta, (1 lb)
salt and pepper, as desired
Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving

Instructions

In a large sauce pan, 3-4 quart size, heat the olive oil on low heat then add the onion and saute until translucent and soft. Add the cayenne pepper and saute for another minute.
Add the frozen peas and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the water, salt, and parsley, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook the peas for about 3-4 minutes.
Add the pasta and increase heat to medium high. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring often, until tender and the water is absorbed. If all the water is absorbed and the pasta is not tender, stir in ¼ cup of water and continue cooking until tender.
When the pasta is tender, taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese for a topping if desired. Enjoy.