Great recipe pinacooks 😋
Great recipe pinacooks 😋 is a easy Italian recipe that serves 2. 520 calories per serving. Recipe by The Plant Slant on YouTube.
Prep: 7 min | Cook: 18 min | Total: 35 min
Cost: $2.95 total, $1.48 per serving
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
- 2 cups Frozen Peas (full 12‑oz bag, thawed slightly)
- 4 cups Water (for cooking broth)
- 170 g Small Pasta (ditalini, orzo, or any small shape)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
Prep the Onion
Trim and finely chop half a cup of onion on a cutting board.
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Measure Pasta
Weigh out 170 g of small pasta and set aside.
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Sauté Onion
Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and lightly golden.
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Temperature: Medium
Add Peas and Water
Stir in 2 cups frozen peas and 4 cups water. Increase heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
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Temperature: High
Blend a Portion of the Broth
Using a ladle, remove about 1 cup of the peas and broth. Transfer to a blender, blend until completely smooth, then pour the puree back into the saucepan.
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Return to a Boil
Bring the blended mixture back to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
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Temperature: Medium
Cook the Pasta
Add the measured pasta to the boiling broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente (about 8 minutes).
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Temperature: Medium
Finish the Dish
Remove the saucepan from heat. Drizzle an extra splash of olive oil, sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the top, and give everything a final stir.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbohydrates
- 80 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 18, 2026






