Peanut and Pea Pasta Recipe

Name: Peanut and Pea Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups roasted peanuts; 3 teaspoons allspice; 2 tablespoons ginger; ⅓ cup butter; 16 ounces cavatappi pasta (or any other textured fun pasta); 16 ounces frozen sweet peas, thawed; 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (sweet cornbread or couche couche work well); 2 tablespoons nutmeg; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dill; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups roasted peanuts
3 teaspoons allspice
2 tablespoons ginger
⅓ cup butter
16 ounces cavatappi pasta (or any other textured fun pasta)
16 ounces frozen sweet peas, thawed
1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (sweet cornbread or couche couche work well)
2 tablespoons nutmeg
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dill
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar

1
cook first 3 ingredients over low heat.
2
Meanwhile- in a seperate pot cook pasta according to directions adding the thawed peas in the last two or three minutes of cook time.
3
The peas must be thawed or the pasta will stop cooking.
4
Mix the breadcrumbs and spices and add to the skillet with the peanuts.
5
Bring up the heat just a bit-low medium and add the butter.
6
Stir until the peanuts and breadcrumbs have a buttery spicy coating and everything is nicely mixed.
7
Drain the pasta and peas and return them to their pot- dump in the peanut breadcrumb mixture.
8
Add the brown sugar, stir it all well and serve hot!

1196

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups roasted peanuts, 3 teaspoons allspice, 2 tablespoons ginger, ⅓ cup butter, and more.

Yes, Peanut and Pea Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Peanut and Pea Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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