This Pasta e Piselli (Pasta with Peas) is pure nostalgia in a bowl. 🇮🇹 Whether it was just peas or with pancetta and potatoes, this was a staple in our Italian childhoods. The best part? It’s all made in ONE pan!
Did you grow up eating pasta with peas? Let me know! 👇
Ingredients:
8 oz tubetti pasta
8 oz frozen peas
8 oz pancetta, cubed
1 small onion, diced
4 cups boiling water (plus more if needed)
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Directions:
1. Add a drizzle of olive oil to a pan and cook the onion and pancetta over medium heat until the pancetta starts to render and lightly crisp.
2. Stir in the peas and let them cook for a few minutes to pick up all that flavor.
3. Pour in the water and let everything simmer for about 5–10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the pasta directly into the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender. Add a splash of water if needed to keep it loose and creamy.
5. Turn off the heat and stir in the grated Parmigiano until it comes together into a creamy sauce.
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33 Comments
Italians can cook but it is always good and bow to dictators when pressured n back down just like the French
I'd use Plant-based "pancetta" instead of participating in the killing of innocent pigs. THEN, it will be yummy! (Remember the movie, 'Babe' 😊)
I love Giovanni’s cool recipes and I learned quite a few. My wife is a good cook and generally I’m not ‘allowed’ to cook but my kid enjoys the stuff I make. Thanks Giovanni.
No garlic No veg No herbs No spices…
Not even Broth?????????
Giovanni also has the best hair out of all the cooks on YouTube.
You guys are so cute! ❤ Beautiful couple!
I'd be happy with 10% of your hair
No garlic?
You have the hair of a god!
Delicious! Nice Work 👍
i wish there was a way to save these shorts on youtube playlists. i might just be blind but i can't find it lol. sounds good and "easy" enough that i can probably make it.
Love this peasant dish. Thank you!
I usually add a little thyme and 2 – 3 cloves of minced garlic along with the peas.
Looks great! What's the ratio of water and pasta?
I made your pea pasta recipe for dinner! It’s so yummy!!!
I want you two to adopt me so I can have pasta every night for dinner! 😊
you two are very cute 🙂
Hate peas.. Great hair though
Niam e Buonissima
Your wife should lay off the pasta
@giovannisiracusaa I need this pan! Brand and info please!!!! Thanks
I made this tonight using leftover ham from Easter. Even though I can’t read directions and put the pasta in immediately after the hot water, I managed to save it and it was delicious. I will definitely make it again, and remember to simmer the veggies and prosciutto first! What a simple but delicious quick dinner! Thanks G!!
This is delicious ! Can't wait to make it. Nice to include your beautiful wife. Oh, my ! She must be so happy to have married you ☺️. God bless you both. I love peas and Ditalini🎉❤🌻🍝
My mom used to make this.? brings back and memories.
This is a recipe I MUST try!!….today.
👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️
I ate this at home in Italy. And sometimes here when ask mamma to cook it. So good.
You know this guy gets laid a lot.
❤️
Love your recipes thank you 😊 🙏
Had all the time growing up, it was just put together a bit differently.
Beautiful couple. Beautiful cooking. Beautiful presentation. Thanks to you both for being a breath of fresh air.
It’s really nice to see your wife in a video or two. She is absolutely gorgeous.❤