Pasta e Piselli Recipe

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Classic Italian Pasta with Peas

Pasta e Piselli Recipe – Classic and quick Italian pasta dish with green peas, onion and parsley.


What is Pasta e Piselli?

Pasta e Piselli is a simple and comforting Italian pasta dish with green peas (Piselli in Italian). It is one of the authentic and quick Italian recipes that can be done in a flash.

This recipe doesn’t require garlic, tomatoes and any fancy ingredients. All you need is some pasta, peas, onions and olive oil.


Ingredients needed:
  • Pasta: You can use any kind of short pasta in this dish.


  • Green Peas: Use fresh green peas when they are in season for the better taste and flavor. However, it can be made with frozen green peas as well.

  • Onion: White onion, yellow onion, shallots or spring onions can be used.

  • Parsley: It gives a lovely flavor to the dish. You can skip them if you don’t have them in hand.


  • Cheese: Top the dish with parmigiano, parmesan or any powdered cheese before serving

  • Olive Oil: Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. Do not replace it with any other oils.

  • Pepper

  • Salt

Step by step preparation:

  • Bring water to a boil along with salt in a big pot.

  • Add any short pasta such as Ditalini, Shells or Anelli. I have used Anelli here.


  • Cook it according to the package directions or until al dense.

  • Once it is done, reserve a few ladles of pasta cooked water for later use.

  • Drain it completely and keep it aside.



  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet or heavy-bottomed pan.

  • Add chopped onions and saute them for 4-5 minutes or until they are transparent.



  • Add thawed green peas to the pan and saute for about minute.


  • Season with salt and ground pepper and mix well.



  • Now add a ladle full of the reserved water to the pan.

  • Cover and cook until the peas are soft and cooked.



  • Add chopped parsley leaves and saute for another minute.


  • Finally, add the cooked pasta and combine everything together well.

  • Adjust salt at this stage.

  • If you prefer soupy consistency, add more pasta cooked water.


  • Serve hot with some powdered cheese on top.

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