Ingredients
- 1 can of sweet peas
- 1 box of medium shell pasta (standard box size, any pasta shape you prefer can be used)
- 1 sweet onion (diced) can be as much or little as you like
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese (to taste)
Equipment Needed
- Non-electric can opener
- Stove pan with lid
- The can from the peas
- Spoon (preferably wooden)
Directions
- Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat.
- Add in diced onion until softened.
- Pour in can of peas (with liquid).
- Pour in box of pasta.
- Fill empty pea can with water and pour into pan. Water should fill to top of pasta. If it doesn't, add in additional water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover with lid and turn down to simmer.
- Cook until pasta is softened and then stir with wooden spoon as peas start to smash when stirred.
- Add desired amount of salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with a sprinkle of parmesan and serve.
This recipe was submitted by Suzanne Canfield as part of the Food Policy Council of Buffalo and Erie County's Emergency Eats Recipe Challenge. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Canfield.
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