Are you craving a delicious meal that requires minimal effort and cleanup? Look no further than this Super Easy One Pot Pasta with Peas - the ultimate lifesaver for busy home cooks and kitchen novices! Imagine creating a restaurant-worthy Italian-inspired dish with just one pan, a handful of ingredients, and less than 30 minutes of your time. This foolproof recipe will transform your weeknight dinner routine, proving that gourmet doesn't have to mean complicated.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large skillet or wide-bottomed pot on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil to the pan and heat until it shimmers slightly, ensuring an even coating of the pan's bottom.
- Add the dry pasta directly to the skillet, spreading it out evenly across the surface.
- Pour the vegetable broth over the pasta, ensuring all pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid.
- Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pan.
- Cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- When pasta is nearly al dente and most liquid is absorbed, add frozen peas directly to the skillet.
- Stir peas into the pasta and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until peas are heated through and pasta is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 1-2 minutes to allow remaining liquid to be absorbed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring gently to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls, ensuring an equal distribution of pasta and peas.
Tips
- Choose the right pasta: Use medium-sized pasta shapes like penne, fusilli, or farfalle that cook evenly and capture the broth and peas perfectly.
- Don't skip stirring: Occasional stirring prevents pasta from sticking and ensures even cooking throughout the dish.
- Watch your liquid ratio: The key to one-pot pasta is the precise amount of broth - it should almost completely absorb by the end of cooking.
- Customize your flavor: Feel free to add garlic, herbs like basil or parsley, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra depth.
- Use fresh, high-quality vegetable broth for the best flavor profile.
- Let the pasta rest for a couple of minutes after cooking to allow remaining liquid to be absorbed, creating a silky, cohesive dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 383kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 12g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
