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Pasta and Peas

Pasta e Piselli (Pasta and Peas)

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Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz of small pasta (like ditalini small shells, etc..)
  • 1 small shallot diced
  • 2 Tblsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 Tblsp. EVOO
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan/Romano Cheese more/less if you like
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups reserved pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in plenty of salted boiling water.
  • Saute shallots in butter and olive oil on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the peas and continue to saute for an additional 5 minutes. Add the cooked and drained pasta along with 1 cup of the reserved water. Add the cheese along with more liquid if too dry (1/4 cup at a time). Serve warm with more grated cheese and cracked black pepper.

Notes

*keep in mind the water will give the dish added flavor so use salt generously
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