Pour in the vegetable stock and add the caster sugar, bring to the boil and continue to cook on a fast boil for a further 3 minutes. Taste and season with a salt and black pepper. Add the fresh or frozen peas to the stock with the onions and lettuce.
This French style pea dish is a delicious and versatile side. If not already cut, slice the bacon into relatively thin slices. Peel the outer layer off the spring onions and trim the end. Cut the white and light green part into slices. If using pearl onions, peel and cut in half or quarters, depending on size.
Add the peas and cook stirring frequently about 1 minute. Then add vegetable broth (or water), raise the heat, bring to a boil and stir in pasta and salt (I use 1 tsp of salt and then I adjust the seasoning at the end). You might need to add or to reduce the amount of water according to the type of pasta.
These 15 delicious pea recipes are absolutely perfect to turn fresh or frozen peas into vibrant, healthy and convenient meals for the entire family like this quick pasta with peas. Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.