Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Pappardelle with Peas and Parmesan!

This recipe has become a staple in my meal rotation because it combines my love for pasta and a sneaky way to get more vegetables into my diet. For my friends who know me well, I have always struggled with eating vegetables. However, after living with a vegetable lover(my hubby) for some time now, his veggie ways are rubbing off on me!

Pappardelle with Peas and Parmesan
(Modified from Oprah's Magazine)

1 pound fresh pappardelle or fettuccine (I use whatever pasta I have on hand)
1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup coursely chopped red onion
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt (I usually don't add any unless I think it needs it at the end)
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
1 Tbsp. butter
12 whole mint leaves (I have never used them)
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Regganio (my favorite) cheese to taste
Whole cooked peas for garnish

1. Boil a large saucepot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente.

2. Meanwhile, in a wide nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add the onion, sugar, salt, pepper and peas. If you are using fresh peas, cook 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are soft and tender, stirring occasionally. (If you are using frozen peas, add them when the onion is tender, and cook 2 minutes more, stirring.) Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree with broth or water and the remaining olive oil, occasionally scraping down the sides of the blender with a spatula.

3. When the pasta is done, drain it. Mix the pea puree and butter in a saucepot; add the pasta and stir until it's evenly coated. Add the mint leaves (if desired) and toss well. Serve with Parmigiano-Reggaino cheese and garnish with whole cooked peas. Makes 4 servings.
Jen
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4 comments:

ღ Jans Life According To Milo ღ said...

Oooh, that looks good (minus the mint, I haven't been able to do mint since I ate some wild spearmint as a youngster). : ).. The rest really looks delicious though. I think I am going to have to try that.

Unknown said...

pappardelle noodles are my bestest favourite noodle :) And peas are always a good idea in pasta. They add such a great texture contrast. None of those canned peas though! Ick!

PS. if you like Parm-Reg, have you tried grana padano? i love parmreg but grana padano i find has a slightly grittier more interesting flavour. that's just me though :)

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