Creamy Vegan Pasta e Piselli (Pasta and Peas Recipe)

5 from 7 votes

Everyone will ask for seconds of this creamy vegan Pasta e Piselli, or Pasta and Peas. It's a simple weeknight meal for the whole family to enjoy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Dish, Vegan Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 684kcal

Author: Deborah

Cook the pasta by bringing a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook until al dente. Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the rest of the pasta.
To make the breadcrumbs, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast utnil they are golden. Stir often.
Add the garlic, lemon, lemon zest, and salt. Cook for about 30 more seconds, then take off of heat. Set it aside.
To make the sauce, heat the olive oil and vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Don't let it brown.
To make the creamy base, add the vegan cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the vegan Parmesan cheese until smooth and melted.
Toss in the peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated all the way through and bright green.
Add the cooked pasta and the sauce together and toss to coat. Add some of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Stir in the black pepper and lemon zest.
Serve warm with the breadcrumb topping on top.

Add a little bit of different vegan cheeses for flavor. Some vegan Pecorino Romano is a great choice that adds a lot of flavor. Check out brands like Violife, Rebel Cheese and Nuts for Cheese for some awesome vegan substitutes.
Instead of peas, you could add diced asparagus, broccoli or even green beans. Any vegetable would actually work.
You can also just add some diced regular onions or yellow onions for crunch and flavor. Thinly sliced shallots make a great sub for onions.
If you don't want to add the cream, a little bit of olive oil, along with seasonings, is a simple way to add flavor and depth to this vegan pasta with peas.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to enhance the flavors of the dish with some extra heat.
Use vegan umami boosters such as miso, nutritional yeast, or seaweed powder to give the recipe some added nutrition and a flavorful kick.