Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) pastina or other small-shaped pasta, such as farfallini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
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, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the carrots and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the peas to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until the peas are warmed through and the carrots are tender. Stir in the cooked pasta. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cheeses. Stir until the mixture is incorporated and forms a sauce. Season with salt, to taste. Transfer to a large serving bowl and garnish with chopped basil.
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By Pikachu27
Swampscott, MA
on May 15, 2013
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I really liked this recipe. I didn't have the onions at the moment, so I substituted with a few shallots, added white wine and minced red bell pepper. Very nice. Highly recommend.
By Seascape6
New England
on May 04, 2013
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Perfect! Easy and vegetarian and kids love the colors of this dish, the pasta and the cheese!
Nice for adults too and for summer sides.
By angrylilasiangirl
Darien, IL
on March 14, 2013
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My 1 year old daughter loves peas and carrots so I was looking for a new way to serve it to her. This was so good, even I had a bowl. And I hate peas and carrots! As an added bonus, it was easy to make and the ingredients were ones I already had in my kitchen. To make it a little easier, I used frozen peas and carrots.
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