Pasta and Peas

• servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta (ie orecchiette)

• 1 lb frozen peas

• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

• 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

• Add pasta and cook until tender but firm to bite (8-10 min)

• Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water

• Meanwhile in a large skillet, put 1 cup of pasta cooking water and frozen peas in, then add the ricotta. Stir until blended.

• Add cooked pasta, basil, and cheese. Enjoy!