Flavorful and easy to make, this 30-minute, One Pot Pasta with Peas and Kielbasa recipe will be loved by everyone. 

This is the first recipe my mom shared with me since she moved to Italy. She said it was her favorite. It didn't take a long time for this recipe to become my favorite too. Of course, I made my own alternations. 🙂

In Italy this dish is called Pasta e Piselli and it is usually made with Pancetta (Italian cured pork belly). As much as I like Pancetta, it is difficult to find and it's quite expensive. I found that this dish tastes INCREDIBLE when cooked with Kielbasa or even regular smoked ham instead of Pancetta.

The choice of pasta is pretty important in this recipe, so let's take a moment to talk about that. You'll need ditalini pasta, which is a type of pasta that is shaped like small tubes. It is sold in every major supermarket, so you shouldn’t have any problem finding it. Just look around in the pasta aisle and I am sure you’ll find it there. The reason ditalini pasta works so well in this dish is that it is the same size as peas and chopped ham, which allows the flavors to be distributed evenly. Plus, it is very easy to eat with a spoon.

You may be tempted to substitute frozen peas with canned ones. While it is OK to do so, I strongly encourage you to use frozen peas. They taste so much better.

Lastly, try to find a good quality Parmesan cheese because, because it is SO TASTY!

That's it, no more tips. Let's start cooking!

I really hope you'll enjoy this wonderful dish. Please, share your feedback in the comments section.

Have a wonderful day, friends!

PASTA WITH PEAS AND KIELBASA

Tania Sheff

Flavorful and easy to make, this 30-minute, One Pot Pasta with Peas and Kielbasa recipe will be loved by everyone. 

4.32 from 41 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 4 servings

Calories 517 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup diced kielbasa
• 1 cup ditalini pasta
• 3 cups chicken stock or water (see note)
• 4 bay leaves
• ⅓ cup chopped parsley
• Parmesan cheese to serve

Instructions

 

• In a medium sauce-pan, sauté the carrots in olive oil on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
• Add kielbasa and sauté for a few more minutes.
• Add ditalini, chicken stock, peas and bay leaves and cook for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is almost evaporated.
• Stir in the parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

NOTE: if you are using water instead of chicken stock, add ½ tbsp of Vegeta All Purpose Seasoning. I LOVE this seasoning. Check it out on Amazon; I am sure that you will love it too!

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 1296mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4750IUVitamin C: 16.5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.8mg

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