Pasta and Peas with Zesty Red Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta and Peas with Zesty Red Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. dried rotini or penne; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 28-oz. can Italian plum tomatoes; 1/2 tsp. coarse salt; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 10-oz. pkg. frozen baby peas (2 cups); 1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted (optional); ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

12 oz. dried rotini or penne
2 tsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
28-oz. can Italian plum tomatoes
1/2 tsp. coarse salt
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
10-oz. pkg. frozen baby peas (2 cups)
1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted (optional)
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Add pasta; stir to prevent sticking.
3
Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
5
Add onion and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
6
Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
7
Add tomatoes with liquid, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon.
8
Stir in salt, red pepper flakes and pepper.
9
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened, about 6 minutes.
10
Stir in peas and olives if desired and heat through, about 2 minutes.
11
Taste and adjust seasonings.
12
Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
13
Drain pasta and transfer to shallow serving bowl.
14
Add sauce and toss to combine.
15
Serve hot, sprinkled with grated cheese if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz. dried rotini or penne, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 large clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta and Peas with Zesty Red Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta and Peas with Zesty Red Sauce

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