Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAngeli'sPasta And Peas Recipe

Pasta And Peas Recipe

Inspired by Angeli's
Time30m
Serves4

Ground Italian sausage simmered with sweet peas in a vodka cream sauce and tossed with rigatoni pasta

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Peas

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the sweet peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Make the Sauce

    Pour in the vodka, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced slightly. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Allow to simmer for another 3-5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well-coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.

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