Pasta And Peas Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil (plus extra to drizzle)
• 1 onion
• 4 ounces (115 grams) bacon or pancetta
• 1 pound (450 grams) frozen peas (See note 1)
• 2 cups boiling water
• 10 ounces (300 grams) pasta (See note 2)
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 ounces (60 grams) Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (Parmesan cheese )

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Fry the finely chopped onion and bacon/pancetta for 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add the peas and cook on low heat for 4 or 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add boiling water. Bring to a boil. Only then add the pasta

5. 5

   Add pasta and 1 teaspoon salt and cook for 7-8 minutes.

6. 6

   If the pasta dries out, add a bit more boiling water as needed. Pasta with peas should be neither soupy nor dry. Don’t drain the water!

7. 7

   Stir in the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (Parmesan cheese) and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

8. 8

   Serve with an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil