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Amazing Pasta with Peas and Potatoes for Busy Nights

Amazing Pasta with Peas and Potatoes for Busy Nights

A comforting Italian-inspired pasta dish combining tender potatoes, sweet peas, and pasta in a light, flavorful sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick & Easy Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz short pasta ditalini or small shells
  • 2 cups potatoes peeled and diced into small cubes
  • 1.5 cups frozen peas
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add the diced potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Add the pasta to the pot with the potatoes and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas to the pot. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  5. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Drain the pasta, potatoes, and peas, then add them to the skillet with garlic oil. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSodium: 420mgFiber: 6g

Notes

Cut potatoes into small uniform cubes so they cook at the same rate as the pasta. Do not skip reserving the pasta water as it helps create a silky sauce that coats everything beautifully. For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter when tossing the pasta with the garlic oil.

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