Pappardelle With Snap Peas
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- 1 bunch fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound dry pappardelle pasta
- 3/4 cup crumbled ricotta salata or grated pecorino cheese
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the scallions, snap peas, jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and toss with the parsley and chives; reserve the skillet.
- Meanwhile, cook the pappardelle in the boiling water until al dente, about 6 minutes.
- Reserve 2/3 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and toss with the vegetables.
- Pour the reserved cooking water into the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Bring to a boil, whisking until the butter melts, then cook until reduced slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta, sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and toss.
- Top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
- Per serving: Calories 409; Fat 18 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 32 mg; Sodium 451 mg; Carbohydrate 49 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 14 g
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, unsalted butter, scallions, sugar, pepper, parsley, fresh chives, pasta, ricotta salata
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pappardelle-with-snap-peas-recipe.html (may not work)