Green Pea Pasta (Pasta e Piselli)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup dried pasta (short types)
• 1/2 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
• 1 1/2 tbsp vegan parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp parsley (stem removed and finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add the fresh garlic and onion and saute for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the fresh peas and cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside when done. Keep 2 tablespoons of peas aside for garnish (optional).

2. 2

   Add the peas, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley in a blender. Season with salt and pepper. Then sprinkle in the nutritional yeast or freshly grated parmesan. Blend until it starts to thicken.

3. 3

   In a large pot, bring to a boil some water and season with salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Simmer and cook pasta according to package until al dente then turn off the heat. Keep a cup of extra pasta water aside for later use.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, toss the pasta in the sauce until well coated. Adjust the consistency if it’s too dry with the extra water used to cook the pasta. Taste and check seasoning. garnish with more peas, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese at the end. Enjoy!