Onion, Garlic, Eggs, and Pasta Recipe – The Perfect Italian Peasant Dish!
If there one dish we love its Italian Peasant Dishes. This is one of our personal favorite pasta recipes for years now.
That being said, Onion, Garlic, Eggs, and Pasta is one of our favorites. Be sure to see why and how easy it is to make – and inexpensive too!
A Pasta Backstory
I was raised on Italian food and when I got married, my MIL taught me how delicious, easy and inexpensive peasant dishes were to make.
And that’s where they became a staple in our meal planning. Peasant dishes are the Italian equivalent of what one might call Peasant Food in English – In Italian, it is Cucina Povera, i.e. poor (or frugal) cooking.
Yes, they are inexpensive to make but don’t let that fool you – you will find they are served in high-end Italian restaurants all over and translated into costly menu items.
Today, I’d like to show you how to create one of these peasant dishes that are perfect for any occasion and a real crowd-pleaser – even the kids love it!
Onion, Garlic, Eggs, and Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 6 – 8 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup of olive oil
- 4 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley and red pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fry eggs, onions, garlic, and seasoning together
- break up the eggs while in the frying pan after they are cooked
- Cook pasta
- When pasta is almost done, drain well
- Put pasta in frying pan with eggs and toss for about a minute
- Put in a large bowl and plate
Be sure to drain the extra oil before adding it to your pasta. You can leave a little bit in for taste.
I hope you get to try this delicious and easy meal. It’s really wallet-friendly and everyone loves it!
Also, be sure to leave any questions you might have in the comments section below – I always reply!
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This looks so delicious that you had me at the first photo! I love all Italian food and this would be an easy dish to make (particularly for a non-cook like me!) Thanks for sharing this recipe, Carolann. We’ll definitely be having this for dinner sometime soon!
This is all my favorite things combined. If only I can sneak the onions past the nine-year-old – – wish me luck :-)
Love. Must try. Very soon. Like, this week. Oh yeah! I love one dish meals.
This looks delicious! I can’t wait to give it a try. It looks like a good breakfast meal too!
This is a staple and an all time favorite dish at our house. It was my kids and grandkids first real ‘people’ food meal. I sometimes add pepperoni, ham or bacon to it.
Saw the picture and was already hooked! Looks so easy you know I’m going to try it! Thanks for the share. Yummm!
I love peasant food no matter its origin. This looks like a dish I could come to include as a staple.
This dish is quite unlike any I have seen before. Super unusual. I would have to try it to see if I like it, but I want to try it.
I must remind myself NOT to read any of your yummy recipes when I am hungry…because now I’m REALLY hungry. This looks amazing!
I never ever considered combining eggs and pasta, but this sounds delicious. Great idea that uses ingredients I always have on hand. Thank you!!
Ooh, that looks delicious! If that’s how peasants eat, I’m happy to be one :)
A perfect dish for the coming cooler evenings.
Like a few others, I never thought to use pasta and eggs together in this way plus never heard of peasant meals. I have all the ingredients on hand so will try it for sure. It looks delicious.
thanks much Cathy. That dish is always a hit. I hope you get to try it too. It’s really easy and the leftovers are great. Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Carla, lol yes it’s funny how little don’t like onions. I think it’s a texture thing. You can substitute the onions for a veggie too. We do that and add peas or carrots they are so good. Thanks much and have a great weekend!
Me too Carol. They are easy to make and always taste so good. Hope you are having a wonderful time away!
Hi Mary, thanks much. That dish is always a huge hit. The leftovers are so good too. Have a great weekend!
Hi Doreen. Oh wow so happy to hear you love this dish too. Yes, I love adding some veggies to it as well. I have to try bacon though wow. Thanks much and have a great weekend!
Thanks much Tammy, it’s really an awesome dish and easy to make. Let me know if you get a chance to make it. Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Patricia, yes, peasant food rocks. Let me know if you get a chance to make it. I love adding veggies to it as well. Thanks much and have a great weekend!
Hi Shelley, you will love it! I like to add some veggies to it as well. Let me know if you ever get a chance to try it. Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Sheryl, lol yes that happens to me when I look at recipes too. Let me know if you ever get a chance to try it. Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Lisa, It’s really an awesome dish. Let me know if you ever get a chance to try it. I think you will be surprised at how amazing it is. Have a great weekend!
lol me too. Peasant dishes are amazing. I hope you get to try it someday. Have a great weekend!
Yes Cyndi – it’s not as heavy a meal as it seems either. I love the leftovers…if there are every any lol Thanks much and have a great weekend!
Wow Sue glad to have showed you something different. I think your family will love this dish plus it’s so easy to make. Let me know if you ever get to make it.
Woweeeeeeeee where’s mine? Looks delish! I love peasant dishes, so full of real flavor.
yep it’s really good!