Photo: Pasta with Tomato and Peas Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup grated Romano
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 2 cups of the pasta water.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, carrots, salt, and pepper. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and 1/2 cup of the hot pasta water. Stir to melt the tomato paste and create a sauce, adding more pasta water if necessary. Stir in the oregano, thyme, and parsley. Gently fold in the cooked pasta, peas, and the cheeses, adding more reserved pasta water if necessary. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.
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By jennp8n
Kenosha, WI
on January 23, 2012
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I made this dish for the first time last week. As with any new recipe, you have to allow a margin of error. Novice cooks will usually follow the exact recipe, while more experienced cooks know any dish made for the first time will automatically need adjustments from the original recipe. I love homemade sauces (they are easy & MUCH healthier than store bought & this one is so easy and fast - I had dinner done in 20 minutes! I used fresh herbs vs dried and I also added some sugar to the sauce while cooking it and doubled the carrot & pea amounts. I used just about all of the water from the pasta in my sauce. I would serve a meat as well, especially for the men in your life! Overall I think it's a great recipe, don't be afraid to experiment! Happy Cooking ;
By marinataylor16
on January 19, 2012
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I made this dish and thought it was really good! As for some of the negative reviews you just have to have "cooking common sense" I know that I don't like certain herbs and I know the potency of certain herbs so I adjust accordingly. I used fresh Italian parsley and added a pinch of Italian seasoning. I thought this was perfect, healthy and quick which matches my and my boyfriend's college lifestyle perfectly!
By Random_Rubi27
Houston Texas
on December 02, 2011
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The first thing I ever cooked!! Very Easy & Very Delicious!! I am going to make bread sticks to go with it :]
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