One Pot Pasta with Peas
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for finishing
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 c chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 c water
- 10 oz frozen peas
- fine sea salt
- 1 lb pasta use a small shape like ditalini or small shells
- ½ c grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broth, water, frozen peas, and a big pinch of salt, and increase the heat to high. Once the peas are fully thawed, transfer about 1 cup of the peas along with enough liquid to cover them to a large measuring cup or jar. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender (or a regular blender), and return the puree to the pot.
- Once the liquid starts to boil, add in the pasta. Reduce the heat to maintain a lively simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
- Turn off the heat and let sit a couple of minutes to cool slightly. Stir in the parmesan cheese and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Taste and adjust with more salt as needed.