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! :)