Pasta with Peas and Potatoes

Ingredients

Servings: 4 servings

• 3 tablespoon olive oil divided

• small onion diced

• 1 large potato peeled and cubed

• 2 cups frozen peas

• 5 cups water

• 225 grams small pasta (½ pound)

• salt and pepper to taste

• grated Parmigiano cheese for serving

Instructions

1.     Heat 2 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large sauce pan and sauté the onion until golden, about 2 minutes.

2.     Stir in the peeled, cubed potato. Add a pinch of salt, stir and cook, covered on low heat for 5 minutes.

3.     Uncover and add frozen peas.  Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in 5 cups of water, salt and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.

4.     Uncover and add small pasta of your choice. Cook until al dente. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and drizzle lightly with olive oil before serving.

5.     Serve with plenty of grated Parmigiano cheese at the table.