Penne with Ricotta and Peas

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to boil, and salt it.

2. 2

   In a separate pot, cook peas in boiling salted water to cover, until just tender, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again and set aside.

4. 4

   Cook pasta in the large pot.

5. 5

   While it is cooking, mix ricotta, butter and half the Parmesan in a warm bowl.

6. 6

   When pasta is almost done, remove about a cup of its cooking water, and use as much as you need to make ricotta mixture into a sauce.

7. 7

   Toss pasta with ricotta mixture and peas.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, add more cooking water if necessary, and serve, passing remaining Parmesan at the table.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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