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SandraMostacci
February 3, 2024
This is the Italian mother's go to for quick comforting soup. My mother's - i don't feel like cooking dish. (We) Always made with bouillon (and I now make with bouillon). We always used very fine angel hair broken into small pieces so that it cooks quick and without adding much starch to the water, Peas take 30 seconds to cook! Lots of parm. No salt - bouillon and parm add plenty.
sdebrango
February 3, 2024
I love angel hair pasta!! I also like using homemade pasta takes little time to cook and not so starchy!! Thank you so much!!
Tim M.
September 13, 2021
i very much enjoyed this recipe. I didn't have enough stock so i added a little bit of heavy cream and it worked perfectly. This is definitely a new go to meal!
sdebrango
September 14, 2021
Thank you so much, I LOVE the idea of adding heavy cream. I am going to try that next time. So happy you liked my recipe!!!
Denise
October 26, 2020
Well, this was just fabulous! A big hit with the family which is being added to the rotation of favorites. I used fresh linguini I found at the market. I garnished the pasta with some small cubes of crispy salami which I made in a separate part of the same skillet I used to fry garlic chips. Then, once I removed those from the skillet, I used the leftover oil to sautée some asparagus which I served as a side dish. Really wonderful!
sdebrango
October 26, 2020
I love that you garnished with salami and then sautéed the asparagus in the same pan! Thank you so much I am so happy that you liked this dish!!
LULULAND
May 12, 2019
I made this yesterday for dinner. It was really good, mild and has a true Italian taste. Fresh, mild and simple. The lemon zest really added to it, I just the zest from 1/2 lemon. Hubbie really enjoyed it also!
Kristi Y.
July 19, 2018
This turned out so good! It only took around ten minutes to make and I found the soup/sauce to be similar to carbonara which I loved :) will definitely make this again!
Kaite
April 16, 2018
Lovely! Super simple recipe with amazing results. I'm so in love with it that I plan on making it for the second time this week. I didn't have lemon on hand but really can see how that would taste perfect with the dish. Perhaps even a quick squeeze of lemon juice over the top when serving to brighten it up.
Bear
December 10, 2017
This has become one of "go-to" recipes when I can't think what to cook and the fridge is looking a bit bare... Thank you so much!
Mike S.
June 14, 2017
I love this recipe! I have a question though: both times I've made it, rather than being a bit soupy, it becomes a big sticky ole mess -- which is still delicious! Am I doing something wrong or is that the correct consistency?
Connie
February 24, 2016
Great! Do you recommend a certain kind of bread (hopefully not many calories)? And, thank you for your quick reply!!
Transcendancing
September 16, 2015
I enjoyed this, and will definitely make it again, but it's not my favourite simple pasta recipe - the splitting of the egg in the broth was slightly unappealing, but the flavour was all there - very tasty :)
Rita82
January 23, 2024
The author uses the egg as a thickener for the broth. If your egg mixture curdled, your broth might have been a little too hot for the egg. Her instructions are very good. Definitely take the pot off the heat. To temper the egg, take the pot off the heat and stir a couple of tablespoons of the hot broth into the egg mixture. Then slowly add the mixture back into the broth, stirring all the while. Stir a little more over low or medium heat until the sauce thickens. Do not allow the sauce to boil.
sdebrango
January 23, 2024
Thank you Rita82 yes the egg thickens and also the pasta. Once you add the egg slowly into the thickened broth (tempering definitely) it should cut back on the egg curdling. Thank you Transcendancing for making my recipe and very happy you liked the flavor!
hotsauce
May 16, 2015
This is dangerously easy for how delicious it is. Maybe I did things wrong but the lemon zest was slightly too much for me- I have decided that the juice of a lemon added with the egg is just perfect. Love how adaptable this is as well. I love adding kale and a little bit of white wine, but imagine mushrooms or asparagus would be as well! Thanks for the amazing recipe.
charliesofia
May 13, 2015
When I made this, I found it enjoyable though very subtle in its flavours. But when I came home hungry the following evening and ate it straight out of the fridge, it was heaven! I would happily serve it to guests as a cold dish in summer - would be the perfect start to a warm weather dinner party. And you could make it the night before! Will definitely be making again and again. Simple and delicious, hot or cold. Thank you!
zaini
April 23, 2015
Love this recipe. It's so quick and simple. I don't make pastas often but this I had to try. I added a little hotsauce though since we Indians love spicy food :)
beejay45
April 16, 2015
Congrats on the win!
This seems like an excellent way to use up leftover pasta, something I usually have in the fridge. And all ingredients I like, too. Maybe tomorrow with angel hair. ;) Thanks!
This seems like an excellent way to use up leftover pasta, something I usually have in the fridge. And all ingredients I like, too. Maybe tomorrow with angel hair. ;) Thanks!
Margaret G.
April 14, 2015
Made this last night -- instead of a pot, I made it in a deep frying pan and made a sort of crust on top with the egg and cheese mixture. This was a super fast and easy recipe -- thanks!
boulangere
April 10, 2015
I was one of the lucky souls to test this recipe, and even as I tenderly stirred in the egg and cheese, I began to feel that it was destined to be a finalist. The kiss of lemon sealed the deal. Not only did it rightly turn up in the finals, but I also suspect that it will become one of those all-time classics. Besides, how can anyone resist a backstory that begins, "I first had this when I lived in Italy." Both the story and the dish itself leave one begging for more.
Selma |.
April 10, 2015
Suzanne, congratulations on being a finalist!! This sounds like just delicious - makes a nice and lighter change from risotto which is what I usually make with the chicken broth...
Madhuja
April 9, 2015
Congratulations, Suzanne! This is just the recipe for my insanely hectic lifestyle right now!
mrslarkin
April 9, 2015
Congrats, Suzanne!! I can't wait to make your pasta. I'm honored to be a finalist with you! I love the underlying Italian theme in this week's competition!
LeBec F.
March 27, 2015
suzanne, i have a confession- i have never liked frozen peas. but maybe i haven't tasted a good brand. (I know i can shuck fresh ones, but ) which frozen brand do you like? And have you ever tried this recipe using edamame? Thx and congrats!
AntoniaJames
April 9, 2015
I'm not crazy about peas, either, but you have inspired me to try this. So clever, so simple, and pantry-ready, to boot. Congratulations! ;o)
Ruth M.
December 12, 2022
Use Green Giant Sweetlets frozen peas. They are much smaller than the usual ones and much sweeter. Fresh peas would be amazing but a lot more work.
LynneT
December 19, 2013
Got home from a stressful day at work today and found this when I searched for "pasta." It was fabulous. It will enter my regular rotation and will likely become my go-to pasta dish on a night when I'm too tired to do anything fussy.
boulangere
February 22, 2013
I'm looking forward to making it for the daughter when I visit her in Boulder next week. Congratulations!
Madhuja
February 21, 2013
I cannot wait to try this, sdebrango, (especially since I am down with a nasty cold)!
em-i-lis
February 21, 2013
congratulations, suzanne!! this looks marvelous. i eyed it longingly when you posted it and now i know i simply must make it ASAP!!!!
em-i-lis
February 22, 2013
we just made and very much enjoyed this, suzanne. perfect for the very cold night it is here!! love how quick it is!
meganvt01
February 2, 2013
oh my - this is on the menu this week. I can't wait to enjoy this with the cold weather coming.
EmilyC
February 1, 2013
I'm eating a bowl of this soup right now. Where has this been all of my life?!? It's seriously delicious, and dead simple to make. Actually, this is comfort food to me in the same way carbonara is--but a lot lighter. I went heavy on the black pepper, and the lemon zest addition was really lovely. This is my new go-to comfort food lunch when I work from home. Thanks, Suzanne, for posting this gem.
mrslarkin
January 30, 2013
sounds so delicious. Like stracciatella, with the added bonus of peas and pasta!
hardlikearmour
January 30, 2013
Yum! Love the simplicity & combination of flavors - reminds me of risi bisi. Am curious what the eggs do texturally?
boulangere
January 30, 2013
This looks absolutely fantastic, and I think I even have all the ingredients on hand to make it. Lucky me!
aargersi
January 30, 2013
OMG this is so simple and sounds soooooo delicious! I will be trying this for sure
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