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Creamy Pasta with Peas

This simple one pot pasta dish is a comforting meal filled with sweet peas and savory parmesan cheese.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 16, 2026
Creamy Pasta with Peas
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Serves
4

Pasta with peas is a classic weeknight staple that I turn to whenever I want something fast and cozy. It hits that perfect spot between being light and satisfying, and the sweet peas add such a lovely pop of color to the bowl.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how easy it is to clean up since everything happens in one pan. If you want to make it even richer, feel free to add a splash of heavy cream right at the end when you stir in the cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of your favorite short pasta
  • 2 cups of frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until it smells fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in the broth and bring it to a gentle boil.

  4. 4

    Add the dry pasta to the liquid and cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally so it does not stick to the bottom.

  5. 5

    When the pasta is nearly tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stir in the frozen peas.

  6. 6

    Cook for two more minutes until the peas are bright green and heated through.

  7. 7

    Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

  8. 8

    Season with salt and pepper to your liking before serving.

💡 Tips

Serve this immediately while the sauce is silky and warm. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days and add a tiny splash of water when reheating to loosen up the sauce.

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