TAGLIATELLE WITH MASHED PEAS AND PECORINO

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Tagliatelle with Mashed Peas and Pecorino image

English peas, mashed with sauteed shallots, are dotted throughout the ribbons of pasta, providing sweetness against the rich backdrop.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups shelled green peas (from 3 pounds in pods), or 3 cups frozen peas, thawed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 pound tagliatelle or fettuccine
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • Blanch fresh peas in a large pot of salted boiling water until bright green and just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a colander with a slotted spoon. (If using frozen peas, skip this step.)
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add peas and lightly mash with the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, return pot of water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.
  • Add pasta to skillet and cook, tossing to coat with pea mixture. Add butter and 1/2 cup pasta water; toss to evenly coat (adding more water if necessary). Top with cheese, season with pepper, and serve.

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