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English Pea Pasta
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 20

Fresh, sweet English peas take center stage in this elegant yet comforting pasta, creating a velvety cream sauce that's perfectly balanced with garlic, onion, and freshly grated Parmesan. Simple enough for a weeknight meal but impressive enough for guests, this seasonal favorite celebrates the beauty of fresh ingredients. In this latest installment of Founder's Daughter's Recipes, Andrea Nicolella shares another family-inspired dish that brings classic Italian flavors and cherished traditions to your table.
Ingredients
1.5 lb English peas, peeled
1 white onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt and pepper, to taste
2 pints heavy cream
1 gallon pasta water
1 lb Fettuccine (linguine works great too!)
1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel the English peas and finely chop the white onion.
- Add the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour in the heavy cream and use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth.
- Bring the pasta water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente.
- Toss the pasta with the pea sauce and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Notes
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