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Warm Penne Pasta Salad

Serve this along side of a Tuna Melt Pressed Panini.

Warm Penne Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • Salt
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion or 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 cups peas
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
  • 4 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, a couple of handfuls

Yields: Serves 6-8 as a side dish


Preparation

Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt it and cook pasta to al dente. Heads up: reserve 1 cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining.

Meanwhile, over medium heat in medium skillet, melt butter, add garlic and onions and sauté gently for 7-8 minutes. Add peas and heat though.

Drain pasta and add it back to the pot with reserved water, ricotta, parsley, Parm and onion-pea mixture. Toss 2 minutes to coat and combine flavors.


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