Ingredients: 1 pound fettuccine pasta,1 16 ounce package frozen peas, thawed,3/4 cup ricotta cheese,1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt,1/4 teaspoon black pepper,1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives,1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, pulse the thawed peas in a food processor or blender until chopped (take care not to puree).
- Add cup ricotta, salt and pepper to the peas and pulse to mix everything together.
- Drain the pasta and reserve cup of the cooking water.
- Put the pasta back in the pot.
- Add the peas to the cooking water and to the pot and toss together.
- Arrange the pasta in a large bowl or platter, and top with the remaining ricotta and sprinkle with the chives.
- Drizzle the olive oil over top.
- Serve in individual bowls, making sure to distribute the ricotta cheese topping,
