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Italian Peas with Mushrooms – Special Family Easter Tradition

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Easter would not seem like Easter if we didn’t serve my mamma’s Italian Peas with Mushrooms

{Piselli italiani con funghi}.

Italian peas with Mushrooms is our special family Easter tradition.

 

She loved preparing the Easter dinner for our family, and we knew that on her well-prepared table we would find the tasty Italian peas. 

Italian peas with mushrooms, sauteed onion, garlic and seasoned with Tuscan seasoning @allourway.com

Italian Peas with Mushrooms {Piselli Italiani con Funghi}

 

Italian peas an Easter tradition

 Once she and papá became older, we enthusiastically took on the job of preparing the holiday dinners. Naturally, she wanted to contribute “something,” she was an Italian mamma after all. and invariably it was either Italian peas with mushrooms at Easter or her broccoli casserole at Christmas, but the broccoli story is for another time. 

Invariably, it was either Italian peas with mushrooms at Easter or her broccoli casserole at Christmas, but the broccoli story is for another time. 

There was a special glow about her when she had everyone under one roof, and she was able to feed us. Yes, she fed us delicious meals, but it was more, with every bite we knew she was feeding us food made with love.

Italian peas with mushrooms, onions, garlic, and Tuscany seasoning @allourway.com

Italian Peas with Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic and Tuscany Seasoning

 

To Italians cooking is love

Mamma worked a lot of hours at the cookie factory, but I never heard her complain that she was too tired to cook or to do anything for us.

Her family was her life. Making them happy was what made her happy.

During the summer the three kids and I would spend several weeks visiting with them. My Honey had to work — this was his busy time so he’d drive us out there then he would pick us up.  Mamma took her vacation during this time.

She wanted to spend every minute she could with us.  

Italian Peas with mushrooms, onions, garlic and Tuscany Seasoning @allourway.com

Italian Peas with Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic and Tuscany Seasoning

 

Carrying on the traditions

My Honey and I are truly blessed.  We have such treasured memories of Easters, Thanksgivings, Christmases and all of the in between holidays spent with parents who cared —  parents who saw to it that we grew up to be responsible, caring parents who will carry on their traditions and make some of our own. 

Isn’t that what life is all about? 

Buona Pasqua e Buona Primavera! 

Alla Prossima

Italian peas and mushrooms are easy and delicious @allourway.com

Italian Peas with mushrooms, onions, garlic and Tuscany Seasoning @allourway.com

Italian Peas with Mushrooms

A wonderful spring time combination of sweet peas, onions garlic and mushrooms plus the addition of a flavorful broth.
5 from 25 votes
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Course: vegetable side, Vegetables
Cuisine: American-Italian
Keyword: easy vegetable, special occasion vegetable
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3/4 chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound frozen peas or fresh peas equivalent
  • 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms brown ones
  • 1/2 cup Progresso brand Tuscany broth -- or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tuscany seasoning or Italian seasoning
  • Salt q b quanto basta or to your taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper { more or less to your taste}

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large lidded skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to saute until the mushrooms release some of their liquid and they start to lightly brown and become fragrant. Add the broth, peas,Tuscany seasoning, salt and pepper. Cover the pan with lid and cook until peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately or keep warm on very low heat until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 12.7% | Vitamin C: 39.9% | Calcium: 2.9% | Iron: 7%

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Comments

  2. Yum I love fresh peas this time of year! And I’m not sure I’ve made them Italian style before. Am very intrigued! Thanks so much for sharing :).

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  3. I absolutely love flavors in this recipe. Peas are such a great side to any meat dinner. We love it with steak or with beef. I must save this recipe and make it next time I’m roasting a beef.

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  6. That’s truly amazing Eastern traditional recipe. Mushroom and peas is a classic combination that my family loves. I’d love it with grilled meat all year long. Simply delicious!

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  12. Family recipes are my favorite and this is such a beautiful food story with its heartfelt origins. I’ve always been a lover of peas and I wish I was there when you made this one from your mom! Great recipe and story, Marisa, thanks for sharing!

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  13. Beautiful traditions to carry on. Love is always the secret ingredient of any Italian recipe. Love funghi e piselli. It makes a great pasta sauce too!

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  15. I saw your recipe on Pinterest and had to swing by for a closer look. What a family treasure to share and really a nice addition to any dish. Simply scrumptious! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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  18. The recipe sounds wonderful! Pinning for later. This sentence really touched my heart… “Yes, she fed us delicious meals, but it was more, with every bite we knew she was feeding us food made with love.” Thank you for another lovely post! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  24. Marisa, *that* is my kind of family tradition! I love peas, could eat them every day, but I’ve never had them like this. Must add it to my repertoire! I loved reading your fond memories of how you were raised by caring parents.

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    • Hello, Val! You’ve taught me something new — I didn’t know that mushrooms posed health problems. I knew people liked or disliked them but I thought they were pretty innocuous. That is a shame when someone likes them. 🙁

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  28. Such a beautiful post and a flavorful recipe. I love the combination of peas with mushroom but have never made them Italian way. There’s nothing like trying our mom’s recipes and carrying on the tradition.

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  29. This is totally my type of side dish! I’d pair this with my Sunday roasted chicken, maybe a little mashed potato and some yummy gravy. You bring the side, Marisa! Dinner at my place next Sunday? 🙂

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  31. I haven’t tried the combo of peas and mushrooms I need to try this. Yes mom’s cooking is always best. I miss my mom and here dishes.

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  34. I know we’ll love this recipe, especially, me…….I like anything with peas. Thanks, for another tasty recipe?

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  35. Cherished family memories are gold. As a gramma I am trying to make sure that my beautiful grandkids have special moments to remember as well. Coming from a Ukrainian family, mom and baba would always make holidays special with their wonderful cooking. Simple, yet perfect. I really miss those days and eating those meals. I have never had peas this way, but I love peas and mushrooms, so I will have to give it a try.

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    • Hi, Gloria! That is great that you’re doing as much as you can with the family. The family is so important. I really regret not asking more questions about our background and living several states away from them once I was married. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  38. Such a sweet sweet story, Marisa! I love to hear of your family traditions! And another great recipe to try. I’m discovering that my KY roots have sheltered me from a lot of types of cooking other than ‘down home’ style, lol.

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    • Hey!! There’s nothing wrong with down home cooking. We spend about six months out of the year in the South. I really love remembering about my folks — makes them seem like they are still here. Hugs!

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    • Hi, Amy! If my readers approve, I plan on using a few more terms and phrases with explanations. If you look at an Italian recipe sometimes they’ll use just the abbreviation QB much like we’d use tsp. Buona giornata!

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  40. You are so lucky to have spent such wonderful memories with your mama. My mama has lived far away from me almost all my life. But the little time that my kids spent with her they still treasure. They miss her very much. These peas truly are special.

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    • Hi, Veena! Yes, I am lucky to have had the time with my folks — I just wish I had more. Now that I’m blogging there are so many more things I want to know. If I have any advice for children it’s to ask the questions when you still have your folks. Have a great weekend!

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  43. Oh Marisa! Does this recipe bring back memories. My mama used to make it, too. I haven’t had it in years (my husband won’t eat vegetables). I am going to make this recipe soon–even if I have to eat it for days—that will make-up for all the years I didn’t eat it! Thank you, thank you for this post! And have a wonderful Easter with your family.

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