Bow-Tie Pasta with Peas

Ingredients

·         1 pound bow tie pasta

·         1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

·         1 medium onion, finely chopped

·         2-3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated

·         1 cup frozen peas, defrosted

·         3 tablespoons butter  

·         1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano

·         1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Directions:

Place a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Salt water and cook pasta to al dente.

***Heads up: you need to reserve a ladle of starchy cooking water for pasta and peas just before draining.

 Drain Pasta.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook to tender, 5-6 minutes. Add the peas and butter to the skillet with the onions and garlic and heat the peas through. Add starchy cooking water and drained pasta. Turn off the heat, toss parsley and a couple of handfuls of cheese, season with salt and pepper.