Creamy, tender, full of flavor, farfalle with ricotta and peas dish ready in between 15 minutes. A perfect Italian night dinner.
I am a huge fan of shape pasta. Farfalle has been my favorite since a young age.
However, do not feel limited to farfalle pasta; with this dish, any tubular pasta will work well.
I stress on the tubular or shaped pasta as you want sauce, which you will love, will surround the pasta and give it that wonderful full flavor.
Peas are so soft and tender, giving this dish the perfect balance with the cheese.
A straightforward dish to assemble, and here are a few of my suggestions to make it even easier.
In this Article
- Here are a few helpful tips for the ingredients needed to make this savory farfalle with ricotta and peas recipe.
- Equipment needed
- Cooking tips and step-by-step instructions to create this excellent farfalle with ricotta with peas pasta.
- A quick note about the peas
- Other dishes complement this Farfalle with Ricotta and Peas dish.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Look at my other recipes if you enjoy this delicious farfalle with ricotta and peas.
- Farfalle with Ricotta and Peas
Here are a few helpful tips for the ingredients needed to make this savory farfalle with ricotta and peas recipe.
This is a quick introduction. Please read the recipe for complete instructions.
Whole milk ricotta: whole milk gives it that rich deep flavor you need with this dish.
Eggs: bring them back to room temperature before using them.
Frozen peas: My favorite to use as they are the closest to fresh. Of course, nothing compares to fresh if you can find them. If using canned peas, please rinse them and add them at the last minute to your cooking water so they will not become too mushy.
Parmigiano Reggiano: The choice of Italian cheese and perfect with this dish. It gives the dish the depth it needs and the natural salt element.
Equipment needed
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Large pot: your pot needs to be large enough to give room for your pasta to cook freely
Colander: I like to use one with high borders so nothing escapes.
Large mixing bowl: mixing your ingredients
Pasta serving dishes: You will always find pasta served on plates with a border
Microplane grater: I love to have some extra cheese grated over my pasta
Cooking tips and step-by-step instructions to create this excellent farfalle with ricotta with peas pasta.
As with all cooking, have all your ingredients ready before cooking.
As you read the recipe, you will notice that I suggest tasting the egg-cheese mixture for salt.
Parmesan cheese can add extra salt to your meal. Therefore I am always cautious about adding as you taste and rectifying as you go along. It is easier to add salt than to remove it.
- Cook your pasta according to the manufacturer’s suggestion for al dente. You do not want your farfalle to be overcooked.
- Add the frozen peas to the cooking water. This will give the water a great flavor.
- Use large eggs and beat them well in a large bowl with the cheese. The beating process will start the cooking process. Once you add the hot pasta to it, the eggs will finish cooking.
- Use whole milk ricotta: more decadent and more flavorful.
A quick note about the peas
Summertime is a great time to enjoy the fresh peas from your garden or the fresh market. I would recommend doing so.
The fresh peas will elevate this dish.
Of course, frozen peas are the closest to fresh, and you do not have to thaw them out, but add them to the cooking farfalle pasta water.
The last resort is to use canned peas. They are much softer. Therefore, you will have to add them at the last minute of the pasta cooking time.
Do rinse them before using them in your cooking.
Other dishes complement this Farfalle with Ricotta and Peas dish.
This farfalle pasta dish is quite a substantial stand-alone dish if you wish. Below are a few suggested dishes that go well alongside or thereafter, such as the affogato.
Spinach Salad with Citrus: the lightness and crispiness of this salad is an excellent balance with the pasta.
Carrot Salad: perfect sweet and crisp bite makes for a great end of dinner. I love this salad and make it often. It Refrigerates well, so leftovers are always a plus.
Butter Lettuce with Shallots Vinaigrette: The French in me always wants to return to a simple salad. Here is the basic with a spin.
Affogato al Caffee: A little dessert is always welcome; this Italian affogato is just the perfect dinner ending.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are the eggs raw because they are not cooked?
No, the eggs will cook during two phases of this dish:
- When you beat them with cheese, ricotta, and parmesan.
- At the time, you add hot-cooked pasta to this.
Does the hot pasta continue cooking the eggs?
Yes, the last step finishes the cooking process, and since the eggs have been broken down while beating, it takes no time to have the eggs cooked.
Look at my other recipes if you enjoy this delicious farfalle with ricotta and peas.
Equipment and ingredients used to achieve this recipe
Farfalle with Ricotta and Peas
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 2 eggs
- 1 pound pasta, farfalle pasta
- 1 cup peas, frozen
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons parmiggiano reggiano,
- salt,
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together: eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and pepper until a nice cream is formed. Taste and add salt if need be.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the cheese -egg mixture. Mix well and serve hot with extra Parmigiano cheese grated over.
Nutrition
Giangi’s Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.
- Course: Pasta, Rice & Grains, Dinners
- Cuisine: Italian
- Type: Under 45 minutes
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Originally published on December 30, 2020. Updated content and photos on April 22, 2023.
Elaine Zebofsky
Is it ok to use raw egg on this recipe. Can you do this without the eggs
Giangi Townsend
It is ok to use the egg as the pasta will cook the eggs.The eggs are the key ingredient in this dish.
I hope I have answered your question and you will give the recipe a try.
Sandra Durand
I don’t like the raw idea. What I use instead of raw eggs?
Giangi Townsend
You can add some of the cooking water if you like. But the hot pasta will finish cooking down the egg mixture.
I hope you will try it.
Marsha White
What if I don’t have ricotta or Parmesan?
Giangi Townsend
Hi Marsha, if you do not mind asking me where do you live? and what cheese do you have available to you so I can help you.
Jess
This looks like a wonderful pasta dish! I’m loving the other menu recommendations to serve with it too!
Giangi Townsend
Thank you Jess. I hope you will try some of the recommendations with it.
Bon Appetit!
Giangi
Jennifer | KITJEN
Ricotta and peas are my all-time favorite ingredients, so this is without a doubt, my new favorite dinner! Sooo good!!
Giangi Townsend
Thank you Jennifer. One of our favorite as well. I love ricotta with pasta.
Michelle @ Taste As You Go
Ooh! This sounds amazing. And so simple — I’ll have to add this to our weekly menu plan in the near future!
Giangi Townsend
You will love it Michelle. Easy and so tasty.
Bon Appetit!
Katrina
This is a lovely pasta dinner recipe! The combination of peas and cheeses is wonderful. Thank you for this.
Giangi Townsend
My pleasure. Easy and delicious, everyone’s favorite dish.
Cindy Mom, the Lunch Lady
What a deliciously creamy pasta! Very reminiscent of carbonara.
Giangi Townsend
A bit but completely meatless.
Enjoy and thank you for stopping by Giangi’s Kitchen.
Best
Giangi
marita
Looks delicious. I have been looking for an easy to cook mid week pasta meal. Thank you.
Giangi Townsend
The pleasure is all mine. You will love it how simple and yet so delicious this dish is.
Enjoy and thank you for stopping by.
Best,
Giangi
Luisa/Coffee-Crafts-Chaos
Sounds delish! I am not a fan of peas but the family loves them so I will make this and just pick them out like I always do! Anything with ricotta makes me happy!
Giangi Townsend
Hi Luisa,
Try it with your favorite vegetables to give it your personal spin.
Anything with ricotta is ok in my book too.
Enjoy and thank you for stopping by.
Best,
Giangi
Gregory Halpen
I LOVE meals like this. Simple and delisious! I mean, pasta and cheese! Great idea for a meal.
Giangi Townsend
Thank you! This is as easy as it can be and it only takes 15 minutes to prepare, which to me is wonderful.
Enjoy!
Giangi
Christina’s Bread Bakes
Super delicious and easy to make, especially since I had leftover ricotta in the frig and frozen peas hanging out in the freezer!
Giangi Townsend
Dinner tonight then? Have fun making this super easy recipe.
Enjoy!
Giangi
Kalin
Yum! This sounds like such an easy dish to throw together for a quick lunch or a dinner side. I love ricotta and agree that whole milk ricotta is the only way to go!!
Giangi Townsend
Thank you Kalin. Enjoy the recipe which I am sure will become soon one of your favorite.
Bon Appetit!
Giangi
Jeannie
Sounds delicious and easy pasta recipe. Great dinner idea!
Giangi Townsend
You will love how easy and delicious this dinner is.
Enjoy!
Giangi