Learn to make Pasta with Peas and Cherry Tomatoes, a simple and tasty Italian dish.

Pasta con piselli e pomodorini

Pasta with Peas and Cherry Tomatoes is your go-to springtime Italian dish. This easy, authentic recipe highlights seasonal ingredients like sweet peas and juicy cherry tomatoes, delivering a fresh and delightful flavor. Ideal for a quick family lunch or a refined dinner, this dish is a must-try for your weekly menus.

Ingredients

• 200g pasta of choice
• 150g fresh peas
• 200g cherry tomatoes
• 100g baby spinach
• 100g burrata cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add peas and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften.
4. Mix in baby spinach, cooking until wilted.
5. Drain pasta and combine with the skillet ingredients.
6. Stir in burrata, allowing it to melt slightly.
7. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Total Time

30 min

Cuisine

Italian

Variations

• Fusilloni with peas, shrimp, and cherry tomatoes
• Tagliatelle with peas and ricotta
• Whole wheat spaghetti with pea pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and stracciatella
• Pasta with pea cream and guanciale