I’m still seeing snap peas at the farmer’s market, but frozen peas work fine too for this summery one pot recipe.
In a large pot,
sauté a chopped sweet onion in a generous pour of olive oil. Once translucent,
add four finely chopped garlic cloves, a quarter teaspoon of ground black
pepper, and a pound of ground pork or turkey…be sure to break it apart as best
you can while it cooks. Stir frequently over medium low heat until the meat is
nearly cooked through.
Next, pour in a
cup of chicken or vegetable stock, preferably using the pasta water and some
concentrated stock. Once it starts to simmer add 12 ounces of peas and a large
handful of chopped fresh mint, leave it on the heat for another few minutes
before adding a quarter cup of grated parmesan. Stir well, add the pound of
cooked and drained pasta, salt to taste, and serve with some additional
parmesan.
Happy August!