Pasta With Smashed Peas

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb pappardelle pasta or 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles or 1 lb fettuccine or 1 lb linguine
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese, divided
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to the package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, pulse the peas in a food processor or blender until chopped (not pureed).
• 3 add 1/2 cup of the ricotta, salt, and pepper. pulse to combine.
• 4 drain the pasta, reserving 1/3 cup of the pasta water.
• 5 return the pasta to the pot. add the pea puree and reserved pasta water and toss.
• 6 divide the pasta among individual bowls. top with the remaining ricotta, a sprinkle of chives, and a drizzle of oil.