Shells And Peas (Poor Man'S Pasta Sauce) Recipe

Name: Shells And Peas (Poor Man'S Pasta Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups conchiglie (small shell pasta); 1/3 cup olive oil; 14 ounces tomato sauce, plain; 14 ounces peas (do not drain); 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley; sea salt; cracked black pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1
Bring a stick pot of heavily salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook until al dente; about 6-mins.
2
In the meantime, heat oil in large skillet. Add garlic slices, stirring constantly so they don't burn. Once a light-golden brown, spoon out garlic and set aside.
3
Slowly, add tomato sauce to pan, taking care not to splatter yourself with the popping hot oil. Add, peas with their liquid, herbs and salt and pepper to taste; stirring occasionally. Cook for about 6-mins.
4
Once pasta is cooked to perfection, scoop out of water and transfer directly into sauce. Fold pasta into sauce. Remove from heat. Fold in about half the cheese.
5
Garnish with additional cheese.
6
Enjoy!

446

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups conchiglie (small shell pasta), 1/3 cup olive oil, 14 ounces tomato sauce, plain, 14 ounces peas (do not drain), and more.

Yes, Shells And Peas (Poor Man'S Pasta 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.

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Shells And Peas (Poor Man'S Pasta Sauce)

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