Pasta con guisantes (Pasta e Piselli)

Ingredientes

• 2 cups green peas - I've used frozen peas
• 5.5 oz / 150g short pasta - I’ve used gnocchetti
• 1 medium white onion diced
• 1 oz / 25g finely grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, a good pinch of salt, and saute for a few minutes until the onions are translucent. Add a splash of water so the onions don't burn

2. 2

   Add the green peas, season with salt and black pepper and cook for 5 minutes

3. 3

   Once the peas are cooked, pour half of the mixture into a blender and the remaining half into a bowl. Leave them on the side for now

4. 4

   Quickly rinse the pot if needed, then fill with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add salt then add the pasta to cook

5. 5

   Add a ladle of the pasta cooking water to the blender with the peas, and blend to a creamy puree consistency

6. 6

   When the pasta is 3 minutes under the cooking time from the package instructions, drain and ensure to reserve some of the pasta water

7. 7

   Pour pasta back into the pot, add the pea puree, the bowl of peas on the side, the finely grated parmesan cheese and a ladle of the pasta water. Stir through until well combined

8. 8

   Allow to simmer while gently stirring for 1-2 minutes to finish the cooking process, adding pasta water when needed. The consistency should be a creamy sauce and not dryServe in bowls and enjoy your delicious creamy Pasta with Peas!