Conchiglie with Peas

🛒 Ingredients

• Conchiglie pasta 80 g · 280 kcal
• Frozen peas 100 g · 80 kcal
• Yellow onion, chopped 35 g · 14 kcal
• Garlic clove, minced 5 g · 7 kcal
• Olive oil 10 g · 90 kcal
• Vegetable broth 100 g · 4 kcal
• Parmesan cheese, grated 10 g · 40 kcal
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the conchiglie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are tender and bright green. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Drain the cooked conchiglie, reserving about half a cup of pasta water. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the pea sauce.
6. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to achieve a creamy consistency. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh mint leaves.