It's Christmas. You haven't gone outside all day. You just ate an entire box of Russell Stover Candies (oh, that was just me?), and then you took a nap. You want to eat something simple/light/seasonal-but-also festive (oh, that was just me? you made a goose [you know who you are]?).
My mom had this recipe on her "must make"
Seriously, this recipe was worth saving. I made just a few changes to the recipe (My mom: do it exactly like it says. Then she went outside). I am going to make it again asap.
Festive, Easy, Delicious-and-Different Smashed Pea Pasta
(serves 4 people who have not exercised in at least 24 hrs)
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta, cooked al dente with lots of salt and oil in the water (reserve 1/3 c of the pasta water!)
- 16 oz frozen peas, thawed (hence the seasonal)
- 1/2 c ricotta cheese (I used part skim and that worked fine)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 T green onions
- 1-2 cloves garlic (optional, you could also use roasted for a milder flavor)
- Garnishes: olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, ricotta, parmesan
Instructions:
- In the food processor, pulse the peas, green onion, garlic (this really depends on how much of a kick you want), salt and pepper until mixed but not totally pureed.
- Add the ricotta and pulse until just combined.
- Stir in the pasta water and toss with the hot pasta. Top with garnishes.
I served this with slices of pumpernickel bread topped with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder that I heated in the oven.
Enjoy,
Tofu
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