Pasta and Peas Campanian recipe, easy and tasty

INGREDIENTS

• 300 g of peas (already cooked);
• 350 g of short pasta (I used broken spaghetti);
• 150 g diced bacon;
• 80 g of grated cheese (I used pecorino);
• 700 ml of water;
• Pepper, salt and extra virgin olive oil to taste

STEP

1. Pour 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a saucepan;
2. Pour the diced bacon into the pan with the oil and fry;
3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and place it on a plate and set aside;
4. Add the chopped onion to the pan with the oil and brown;
5. After that add the peas (already cooked previously), cook for a few moments;
6. Add the hot water (it should cover the peas);
7. Season with salt and cook over medium heat with a lid for 10 minutes;
8. Take a cup of peas and blend them;
9. Add the pasta to the peas and mix for a few minutes to flavour;
10. Add water as it is absorbed and cook;
11. Two minutes before, add the pea cream, the bacon, a generous handful of grated cheese, the pepper and mix;
12. The pasta and peas must be nice and creamy;
13. Plate immediately and… enjoy your meal!