Pasta With Smashed Peas

Serves 4
Hands-On Time: 10m
Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

* 1 pound pappardelle, tagliatelle, fettuccine, or linguine
* 1 16-ounce package frozen peas, thawed
* 3/4 cup ricotta
* 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

2. Meanwhile, pulse the peas in a food processor or blender until chopped but not pureed. Add ½ cup ricotta, salt, and pepper and pulse to combine.

3. Drain the pasta, reserving ⅓ cup of the pasta water, and return it to the pot. Add the peas and reserved pasta water and toss.

4. Divide the pasta among individual bowls. Top with the remaining ricotta, a sprinkle of chives, and a drizzle of oil.