Pasta e Piselli alla Napoletana (Neapolitan Pasta and Peas)
Pasta e Piselli alla Napoletana (Neapolitan Pasta and Peas) is a classic dish from Campania, deeply rooted in Italian culinary tradition. This simple yet flavorful recipe is easy to make and incredibly satisfying.Although pasta e piselli is often considered a spring dish, you can enjoy it year-round by using frozen peas. However, in spring, the flavor is even more vibrant with fresh, sweet, and tender peas.
- Time: 55 min
- Servings: 4
Source: Recipes from Italy
Ingredients
- ditalini pasta
- fresh or frozen peas
- diced cooked ham or diced pancetta
- medium onion
- Parmigiano Reggiano rind
- grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- salt
- black pepper
- liter water or hot vegetable broth
- tablespoons extra virgin olive oil