Pasta with Peas (Pasta e Piselli)

Name: Pasta with Peas (Pasta e Piselli)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Salt & Pepper; 1 onion (finely diced (£0.15)); 3 large garlic cloves (minced (£0.39)); 350 g frozen garden peas £1.25); Bunch of fresh mint (stems removed, finely chopped (£0.55)); 500 g Ditali (£0.85); 100 g parmesan (finely grated (£1.80)); Optional chilli flakes

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Try this delicious pasta with peas recipe! Simple ingredients yield a flavourful dish that you’ll love during the week.

By: Mimi Harrison (via Beatthebudget)

Original Publish: Oct 18, 2022

Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Yields: 5

Nutrition Facts

534 kcalCalories

24 gProtein

85 gCarbs

13 gFat

Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt & Pepper
1 onion (finely diced (£0.15))
3 large garlic cloves (minced (£0.39))
350 g frozen garden peas £1.25)
Bunch of fresh mint (stems removed, finely chopped (£0.55))
500 g Ditali (£0.85)
100 g parmesan (finely grated (£1.80))
Optional chilli flakes

Instructions

Start by adding the diced onion and extra-virgin olive oil into a large stainless steel saucepan/ or non-stick frying pan on a medium/low heat. Season with salt and pepper and fry for 5 minutes.
Next, add the garlic and chilli flakes into the pan to fry for one minute before adding the frozen peas and fresh mint.

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Chef's Notes

Use different types of pasta and cook until al dente.
Save some pasta water to make a creamy parmesan sauce.
Add crispy bacon or pancetta as a topping.

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