Italian peas with garlic and parsley is a really easy recipe that anyone can make and everyone will love. This easy Italian peas recipe comes together really fast and uses frozen peas so it can be made year-round. I love the combination of garlic, parsley, olive oil, and peas and even the pickiest eaters have come around to liking them after trying this.

Italian Peas with garlic and parsley in bowl — Italian peas with garlic and fresh parsley.

Peas, Parsley And Garlic!

This recipe for Italian peas is made up of peas, parsley, and garlic and is so delicious. I always have frozen peas in my freezer because I love them and because they taste as good as fresh since they are frozen at their peak.

This simple recipe is my daughter's favorite and I make them often for her. My routine is to go to my veggie garden to pick some fresh Italian parsley then grab some frozen peas from the freezer and garlic from the pantry and whip these up when she asks for them.

Now she loves eating these on their own, but you can serve this alongside a beautiful Pasta Genovese or Beef Brisket for a fancier meal or make it a more casual affair and pair it with a simple seeded chicken schnitzel.

These peas can be served with just about any main dish with great results. Let me show you how easy they are to make!

Closeup of Italian peas with garlic and parsley in a bowl — Peas with Garlic and Parsley.

Ingredients Needed:

Frozen peas
Fresh garlic
Fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley (not curly parsley).
Olive oil
Red pepper flakes
Kosher salt

Notes about the ingredients

This recipe uses frozen peas since fresh peas are only in season for a short time in the Spring. If you happen to come across fresh peas, you can use them in place of frozen ones if you prefer. They both taste amazing.

This recipe also calls for fresh garlic. Now I usually say do not substitute garlic powder for fresh garlic but with this recipe, it comes out amazing either way. I will give the substitutions for those below in the recipe.

How to make Italian Peas With Garlic And Parsley

Italian peas on table — 1. Gather Your Ingredients

Olive oil for peas — 1. Gather Your Ingredients

Prep: Gather the ingredients and chop the garlic and parsley.
Saute: In a large saute pan, add olive oil and red pepper flakes and saute for a couple minutes then add the peas to warm through.
Serve: Add the parsley, toss well for one minute then serve.

Tips

You can customize this Italian peas recipe even more by adding in your own favorite ingredients. These Italian peas go really nicely with sautéd Italian pancetta or sautéd onions. Crisped-up bacon would make a great addition too!

Remember that you can use frozen or fresh peas for this recipe and they both turn out amazing. Similarly, you can substitute garlic powder for fresh garlic in this recipe with great results.

Storing Leftovers

These are amazing after one day, two days, or even three days! Let them cool then place them in a container with a lid (so the garlic doesn't smell up the fridge).

Store for up to one week in the fridge. I like using a microwave on medium heat to reheat them but you can also add them to a small pot on the stove and warm them on low heat.

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Italian Peas with Garlic and Fresh Parsley

A simple and delicious green peas recipe that is perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Servings: servings

Author: Melissa Oleary

Ingredients

16 ounces frozen baby peas you can use regular frozen peas as a substitute
6 garlic cloves minced finely. You can substitute ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder for the fresh garlic.
¼ cup Olive Oil good quality
¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ bunch of fresh Italian fresh leaf parsley. stems removed and minced finely

Instructions

Gather and prep your ingredients.
In a large sauté pan over medium low heat, heat your olive oil.
¼ cup Olive Oil
Once heated, add your garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic starts to soften.
6 garlic cloves, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Now add your frozen peas to the pan.
16 ounces frozen baby peas
Cook the peas for 2 minutes tossing them well in the olive oil mixture.
Now add your salt and freshly minced Italian parsley.
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ bunch of fresh Italian fresh leaf parsley.
Mix well and cook for a couple more minutes until the peas are completely heated through and hot.
Taste for seasoning and add any additional salt if needed.
Plate the peas and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Italian Peas with Garlic and Parsley

Peas, Parsley And Garlic!