This is the one dish that Italians actually eat at home. You won’t find this on a restaurant menu; this is the quick weeknight dinner. It is the heart of the Mediterranean diet, using simple ingredients to feed the whole family on a budget, but not intentionally to save money. It’s enjoyable because it’s wholesome, it’s fresh, and it tastes like home.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb Ditalini pasta
- 1 lb Frozen peas
- 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1.5 cups Pecorino Romano, grated
- 4 cups Water (plus more if needed)
- Olive oil
- Salt & Pepper
DIRECTIONS
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until soft.
- Add the frozen peas, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove half of the peas and blend until smooth. Pour it back in! This is the secret to how to cook peas so they become a rich sauce.
- Add your Ditalini and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add a splash of water if it gets too dry.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in the Pecorino Romano until it creates a thick, cheesy sauce.
