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Home » Recipes » Vegetables and Sides

Italian Peas and Mushrooms - Special Family Holiday Tradition

Published: Mar 24, 2017 · Modified: Apr 2, 2023 by Marisa Franca · 83 Comments

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A holiday would not seem like a holiday if we didn't serve my mamma's Italian Peas and Mushrooms. The sweet peas, savory onions and garlic with the earthy mushrooms make the perfect vegetable side that goes with any meat.

{Piselli italiani con funghi}.

Italian peas and Mushrooms is our special family holiday 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, sautéed onion, garlic and seasoned with Tuscan seasoning.
Italian Peas with Mushrooms {Piselli Italiani con Funghi}
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Italian peas a holiday 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.

We've always loved springtime pea dishes. Another one that you must try that's a Venetian Classic is Risi e Bisi. Instead of the classic rice we used farro. The grain is so rich and creamy you'd think it was risotto.

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? 

If you'd like to start your own Easter tradition, how about making our delicious Easter Bread with colored eggs? It's delicious and our children look forward to it every year.

Buona Pasqua e Buona Primavera! 

Alla Prossima

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

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Italian peas with Mushrooms is our special family Easter tradition.

Italian Peas and Mushrooms

A wonderful spring time combination of sweet peas, onions, garlic and mushrooms plus the addition of a flavorful broth. Use frozen peas and make this your traditional holiday vegetable.
4.89 from 44 votes
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Course: vegetable side, Vegetables
Cuisine: American-Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¾ chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound frozen peas or fresh peas equivalent
  • 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms brown ones
  • ½ cup Progresso brand Tuscany broth -- or chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon Tuscany seasoning or Italian seasoning
  • Salt q b quanto basta or to your taste
  • ½ 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: 635IU | Vitamin C: 32.9mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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