Large pot for cooking pasta
Large skillet or sauté pan
Colander
Sharp knife and cutting board
Cheese grater
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta.
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cook until soft (5 mins).
Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Add peas in last 3 minutes.
Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
Add pasta and peas to skillet with onion mixture.
Stir in cream (or pasta water) and Parmesan.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results
- Save pasta water – helps create silky sauce
- For al dente pasta, cook 1 minute less than package states
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2.4mg