Pasta with Peas and Carrots
Pasta with Peas and Carrots is a simple, comforting dish that combines pasta with sweet peas and tender carrots, often tossed in a light sauce or olive oil. It's a common and beloved side dish or light main course found in various forms across many cuisines, particularly in European and American home cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the pasta, with added fiber, vitamins A and C from the peas and carrots. A typical serving is moderately calorie-dense, roughly in the 300-400 calorie range, depending on the amount of pasta and any added fats like butter or oil.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 µg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Folate | 80 µg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic example of 'peasant food' or pantry cooking, transforming simple, affordable, and often available ingredients into a satisfying meal. Nutritionally, the combination provides a good mix of starchy energy and vegetable-based micronutrients in one pot.
