This dish was created after a plethora of peas in our garden! I have played around with it a bit, and my family seems to love this !

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What You Need

• 4 cups fresh peas, pods removed
• 2 lrg. garlic cloves
• 1/2 to 3/4 cups of toasted pine nuts
• 1/2 c. very good grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1/3 c. high quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. pasta of your choice

How to Prepare

Blanche peas for 30 seconds in boiling water.  They should be bright green and still very firm.  Stick in food processor with blade running, drop in garlic cloves and finely chop.  Turn processor off and add nuts, cheese, and turn processor back on.  Working very quickly add oil through chute until it is well blended.    Add salt and pepper to taste ( I like Kosher or sea salt).

Cook pasta until al dente.  When finished, drain, but reserve some of the water in another bowl.  Rinse cooked pasta with cool water .  Add pea pasta and water as necessary to obtain the desired consistency.

Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired!

Enjoy!!!