Summer Peas

• 1 head Boston lettuce, rinsed and torn
• 3 pounds fresh green peas, shelled
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Spread the lettuce in the bottom of a large pot, add the peas and sugar and dot with butter.
2. Cover the pot and set over medium heat.
3. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes; uncover and test the peas -- they should be bright green and tender.
4. (If not, continue to cook, checking every 2 minutes.)
5. Stir; season with salt and pepper.

boston lettuce, fresh green peas, sugar, unsalted butter, salt

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/8933 (may not work)