Noodles with Parmesan Peas

I love using noodles instead of pasta in more Italian style dishes because there are so many noodles which cook more quickly. It might sound a little weird, but if you give it a try you’ll see that the noodles take on the flavours of the ‘sauce’ and it’s actually really lovely.

My favourite are hokkien or Singapore noodles which are yellow and plump. They come in packets that are shelf stable but you can also find them in the chiller section of the supermarket or Asian grocery store. They are a great pantry staple because they take hardly any time to cook.

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Noodles with Parmesan Peas

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

• 2-3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 packet frozen peas 250g / 9oz
• 1 packet soft noodles 200g / 7oz, see note above
• 2-3 handfuls grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Heat a frying pan or skillet on a medium high heat. Add a little oil, the butter and peas and cook for a few minutes to start the peas defrosting.
• Break the noodles apart a little with your fingers and add to the pan. Stir fry until the peas are hot and the noodles softened. Season.
• Serve with parmesan on top.

Do Ahead Potential?

OK but best when freshly cooked.

Variations

vegan / dairy-free – use olive oil instead of the butter and serve with finely grated brazil nuts or almond meal instead of the parmesan.

low GI / slow carb / gluten-free – replace noodles with a drained can of chickpeas or white beans. OR use GF noodles.

low carb – serve parmesan peas with pan fried chicken or fish.

different noodles – replace with cooked pasta or dried wheat or soba noodles cooked according to the packet directions.

carnivore – brown some bacon or chorizo in the pan before starting at step 1.

pescetarian – toss in some smoked salmon.

pea-free – replace peas with frozen broccoli or cauliflower. Will need longer cooking before the noodles are added.

carb lovers / more substantial – double the noodles and butter or serve with garlic bread.

paleo (gluten, grain + dairy-free) – serve peas with pan fried chicken or fish. Use grated brazil nuts instead of parmesan and olive oil instead of butter.

more veg – serve with a green salad.

Waste Avoidance Strategy

butter, parmesan – in the fridge for months. Can be frozen.

peas – freezer.

noodles – if shelf stable keep in the pantry. If they were in the chiller section when you purchased them, keep them in the fridge. Can be frozen.

Problem Solving Guide

can’t find ‘soft’ noodles? – replace with cooked pasta or dried wheat or soba noodles cooked according to the packet directions.

noodles falling apart – when noodles are overcooked they can get fragile. So keep an eye on them and remove from the heat before this happens.

bland – add more parmesan or next time consider trying a different brand of parmesan.

too dry – add in a little more oil or a splash of lemon juice.

Serving Suggestions

In bowls with extra parmesan on the side.

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