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Creamy Peas with Fregola
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Creamy Peas with Fregola– A Simple and Tasty Recipe

How to make creamy peas with fregola
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta recipe
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 lb frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallot
  • 10 oz fregola/pasta
  • 4 tbsp spreadable cheese
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 2 sprig thyme

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the fregola.
  • Finely chop the shallot.
  • In a non-stick pan, add olive oil and fresh thyme. Once warm, add the chopped shallot.
  • Add the fresh or frozen peas and cook over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Once the peas are cooked, blend most of them to create a creamy purée.
  • In a bowl, mix the pea cream with the cooked fregola.
  • Divide into portions and serve on plates, adding some spreadable cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and freshly ground black pepper. 
  • Finish by decorating with the remaining whole peas.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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