One-Pan Ditalini and Peas | Mains - non veg | Umami

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil + 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 ounces (55 grams) thinly-sliced salami, cut into strips (optional)
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• Red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 pound (16 ounces or 455 grams) uncooked ditalini pasta
• 4 cups (945 ml) vegetable broth (salted or low-sodium, if unsalted, add salt)
• 2 cups (475 ml) water
• 2 cups frozen peas (from 1 10-ounce or 285-gram bag), no need to defrost
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
• Finely-grated zest of half a lemon
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
• Chopped fresh parsley, mint, or basil