Pasta With Peas, Cream, Parsley and Mint

Submitted by Charlotte J

"from bon appetit This recipe calls for frozen petite peas."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package large shell pasta or (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 1⁄4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen baby peas (do not thaw)
• 2 1⁄4 cups freshly grayed parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
• 1⁄4 cup chopped of fresh mint
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided

directions

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water to al dente, drain and reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
2. Return pasta to pot.
3. Meanwhile, bring cream to simmer in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add peas and simmer just until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add 2 1/4 cups cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
6. Stir in mint and 1/4 cup parsley.
7. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat, adding pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls IF DRY.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Transfer to bowl.
10. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
11. Serve, passing additional Parmesan alongside.