All About Pasta: Green Peas and Ricotta Pasta

Green Peas and Ricotta Pasta

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil
250 grams bacon bits
1 small onion (minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup green peas
1/4 cup white wine
3 tbsp pasta water
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 box of pasta

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil and sauté bacon bits for about 5 minutes in low fire.

2. Caramelise the onions by cooking for about 2 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown.

4. Add white wine and pasta water.  Let reduce for about 5 minutes.

5. Add lemon zest.

6. Add the green peas.

7. Add salt and pepper.  Cook for 2 minutes.

8. Add the cooked pasta of your choice (above: fusilli).

9. Turn off the heat and add stir in the ricotta cheese.

10. Plate and Enjoy! :)

All About Pasta: Creamy and Tangy Tomato Pasta with Sautéed Scallops

Creamy and Tangy Tomato Pasta with Sautéed Scallops

Ingredients:

1 small onion (minced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp ginger (peeled and minced)
6 pcs cherry tomatoes (cut in quarters)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 tbsp cream
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
6 pcs scallops


Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan in medium heat.

2. Add onions and cook for about 2 minutes or until translucent.

3. Add garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until golden brown.

4. Add minced ginger and sauté for about minute.

5. Add salt, pepper and cayenne.

6. Pour white wine and lime juice.  Let simmer and reduce for about 5 minutes in low heat.

7. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for a few seconds.

8. Add butter until melted.

9. Add cream.

10. Add parsley and additional salt & pepper, if needed.

11. Add cooked pasta of choice (above: spaghettoni).

12. Turn heat to low and mix for about a minute to let the pasta absorb the sauce.

13. Sauté the scallops for about 2 minutes on each side.

14. Plate and Enjoy! :)