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Fusilli with Piselli


Photo by Alessandra Zecchini©


Piselli means peas in Italian, and fusilli is a type of pasta. I just like the sound Fusilli with Piselli, it rolls well!!!

To make the sauce just chop a small onion and fry with a little olive oil. Add the peas and then a glass of white wine. When the wine has evaporated add some Italian tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Cook on low until the tomato sauce is thick (about 15 minutes) stirring often. Add to the pasta and serve.

This is a complete meal, but add some parmesan cheese if you like.
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  1. RachanaJune 12, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    Thats such a wholesome and delicious meal! Lovely!

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  2. AlessandraJune 12, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Thank you Rachana, and very easy and quick too!

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  3. FaithJune 12, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    This is the perfect summer meal -- fast, delicious, and healthy!

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  4. Jayanthy KumaranJune 13, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Tempting n healthy one, Pass that plate to me dear.

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  5. TittiJune 13, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Ciao Alessandra, sono Titti di Milano e scrivo su VeganBlog, Ho scoperto il tuo blog per caso, attraverso quello di Yari. Vedo che vivi in Nuova Zelanda paese che ho visitato 3 anni fa e dove ho lasciato il cuore, specie a Whangarei! complimenti per il tuo blog. Verrò a trovarti spesso!

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  6. AlessandraJune 13, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Ciao Titti, piacere di conoscerti, e grazie per la visita :-)

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