Pasta with Ricotta and Peas

Tag : yellow peas


Directions
1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according topackage directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. In abowl, toss hot pasta and the ricotta cheese until combined.
2. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add thegarlic first, then the peas, salt, and pepper; sauté for about4 minutes. Add reserved cooking liquid and continue cooking untilpeas are tender and bright green, about 4 more minutes.
3. Add the ricotta pasta to the pan; toss over low heat to combine.Add tomatoes and mix. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle withlemon zest.