Green Pea Pasta

Vegan creamy Green Pea Pasta is a low-carb and delicious dish that will please your palate and leave you desiring more. The combination of soft pasta, sweet green peas, and creamy sauce creates a pleasing harmony of flavors and textures. With the first bite, the pea pasta gives you a satisfying chewiness and the silky sauce covers your tongue, allowing the green peas to burst with freshness. Anyone wishing to improve their pasta recipe should try this Green Pea Pasta because it is delectable and healthy. Let’s prepare the vibrantly green, wholesome, and creamy pasta with the guidelines (listed below).

STATS:

• Course: Main
• Cuisine: Italian
• Diet: Vegan
• Total Time: Twenty minutes
• Preparation Time: Ten minutes
• Cook Time: Twenty minutes

EQUIPMENT:

• Nonstick pot
• Cooking pan
• Normal-sized saucepan
• Food blender
• Cooking spoon
• Serving plate

INGREDIENTS:

• Any variety of pasta 12 oz.
• Frozen green peas 2 cups
• Chopped yellow onion 1
• Thinly sliced or chopped garlic cloves 3
• Lemon juice 1 tbsp
• Unsweetened plant milk half a cup
• Fresh basil 3/4 cup
• Salt, to taste
• Cooking oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Shift a nonstick pot to a medium stovetop flame.
2. Next, cover it with water and simmer it for three to four minutes.
3. Once boiled, add pasta with a few drops of salt.
4. Simmer it for twelve to sixteen minutes or according to the packet directions.
5. After cooking, drain the extra pasta water and set aside the pot.
6. Next, add oil to a nonstick pan. Heat it to moderate fire.
7. Then, add a dash of salt with onions and saute it for four to eight minutes.
8. Now, mix garlic with sauteed onions and simmer it for fifty to one-twenty seconds.
9. After that, turn off the burner button and put aside the pan.
10. Next, pour the water into a normal-sized saucepan. Boil it.
11. Then, add the frozen peas in boiling water.
12. Simmer it until the peas are cooked.
13. Then, remove the additional pea (boiled) water and set aside the peas.
14. Next, add a dash of salt, fresh basil, oat milk, lemon juice, peas, and garlic mixture to a food blender.
15. Grind all items at high speed until velvety and light texture appears.
16. After blending, balance the flavors (if required).
17. Next, pour the creamy pea sauce over the cooked pasta.
18. Lightly mix the sauce and pasta with a spoon.
19. Again heat it on a medium flame for two to three minutes.
20. The tasty and creamy green pasta sauce is ready.
21. Shift the cooked pasta to a colorful plate.
22. Sprinkle over freshly chopped basil leaves and enjoy.

ADDITIONS OF THIS RECIPE:

You can try this recipe with different toppings.

Parmesan:

• Sprinkle vegan parmesan cheese over the Italian-style pasta to add a buttery and savory flavor. Additionally, you can add ready-made parmesan cheese on top of the dish.

Ricotta:

• You can add cashew ricotta cheese to the pan with the pasta for a creamy touch. You can also decorate the soup with ricotta pieces.

Veggies:

• Add more vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, red bell pepper, or mushrooms.

Nutritional yeast:

• This cheesy-tasting powerhouse adds a savory umami flavor. Sprinkle over the cooked pasta.

Protein sources:

• Add plant-based protein sources like tofu, tempeh, seitan, or chickpeas to make the dish more filling.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Compliment the creamy sauce with an appealing side of roasted broccoli or asparagus.
• Serve the green pea pasta with vegetable stew or a lentil soup.
• Pair this pasta dish with vegan Italian-style focaccia bread or homemade whole-wheat bread.
• Simple salad options like arugula spinach salad or creamy kale white bean salad go well with this dish.
• Enjoy it with crunchy coconut tofu or vegan baked tofu nuggets.

TIPS:

• Select a high-quality and vegan-friendly pasta. Orecchiette, penne, or rotini are excellent choices.
• Preferable to use fresh green peas. They have a sweeter and more vibrant flavor than frozen or canned peas.
• You can also add non-dairy cream to create a creamy sauce.
• The peas should not be over cooked. Peas that are overcooked may get mushy and lose their bright green color.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

• Store the leftover green pasta in a closed vessel and refrigerate it for three to four days.

Freezer:

• This pasta sauce also freezes well. Preserve it for fifty to ninety days in the freezer.

Reheating:

• Rewarm the pasta in a microwave or on a stovetop flame. Before warming, add water or milk to balance the sauce texture.

FAQs:

What kind of pasta works best for a pea pasta recipe?

• Any sort of pasta will work, although the short pasta shape is ideal. Experiment with rotini, farfalle, orecchiette, or penne.

How can I make this pasta more visually appealing?

• We add vibrant veggies as a garnish, such as cherry tomatoes, colorful lettuce, or bell peppers. Top it with roasted nuts and fresh herbs.

Can kids eat this pea pasta?

• It is a tasty and nutritious recipe that is suitable for children.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Per Serving Size one pasta plate
Total Quantity 4 servings
Total Calories 91 kcal
Carbohydrates 17 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 5 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Fat 1 g
Iron 2 mg
Sodium 601 mg