Summer Pasta with Peas and Parmesan
Make this quick and easy Summer Pasta with Peas and Parmesan soon. A light and easy dish made with rigatoni pasta, parmesan cheese and fresh summer peas. It comes together quick and makes for a delicious summer dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 575kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup pasta water reserved from cooking the pasta
- 1 cup green peas thawed
- 1 tbsp butter
- small bunch fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onions. Stir well and allow the onions to cook down for about 5 - 8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and stir. Cook for a further minute or so.
- Pour the cooking cream into the skillet, whisking as you pour. Add the pasta water and continue to whisk. Bring to a gentle boil and reduce heat to medium low. Add the pasta, peas, butter, cheese, salt, pepper and fresh parsley. Stir well to coat completely. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Summer Pasta with Peas and Parmesan
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 575
Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 88mg29%
Sodium 928mg40%
Potassium 302mg9%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 1389IU28%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 290mg29%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.