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bowl of piselli and pasta garnished with grated parmesan and basil.
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Piselli

Piselli, or pasta and peas, is a simple italian pasta dish made from small noodles and peas simmered in broth.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Soup, Soups and stews
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 489kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ cups ditalini pasta dry
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas
  • parmesan cheese to toaste
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a soup pot or deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add diced onions and saute for 3-4 minutes until transluscent.
  • Add broth and bring up to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add dry pasta along with frozen peas.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook until pasta has softened. If you like the piselli more soupy, you can add an additional 1-2 cups of broth.
  • Remove from heat and ladle into bowls.
  • Season with salt and black pepper as desired and top with grated parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg