Pasta e piselli is a classic Italian pasta dish made with peas and Pecorino cheese. It is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté the shallot until it becomes soft.
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While the shallot is cooking, cook the pasta for half the time indicated on the package. Save some pasta water.
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Add the peas over the sautéed shallots along with 1 cup of pasta water. Simmer for 3 minutes.
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Transfer the pasta to the pot. Gradually add pasta water while stirring.
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Turn off the heat. Add grated Pecorino and mint leaves to the pan. Season and serve!
- This dish is traditionally made with a type of small pasta like ditalini or small shells. - This dish is simple, so the quality of your ingredients really matters.