Pastina With Peas and Carrots

Sheila the Great's Note:

Giada recipie for her daughters 1st birthday. I tried it and couldn't stop eating it. I was surprised how much I loved it. I didn't have marscapone so I just used a full cream cheese bar. Definitly will make it again.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1/2 lb pastina or 1/2 lb 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 cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions:

1. 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.
2. 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.

Reviews

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Everyone loved this. I serve it warm or cold!

[mama smurf]

Great...I made for Spring PAC 2011 and I followed your instructions. I did use the mascarpone cheese as well as the cream cheese. I also added a little minced garlic to the onions while sauteing. Will make this again especially for the grandkids.

[memaw #2]

i also made this after watching giada i used the marscapone and we loved it will also be making this again