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Pepper-and-onion salt-smashed pea pasta

Serves 4

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cooking Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

125 g butter
2 baby leeks, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 t onion salt
½ t white pepper
200 g frozen or fresh peas
400 g fresh tagliatelle, cooked al dente
100 g pecorino, grated, for serving
herb salad, for serving
lemon juice
extra virgin olive oil

Method

1. Melt the butter in a large pan over a medium heat, add the leeks and cook until soft. Add the garlic, onion salt, pepper and peas. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Gently mash the peas in the pan using a potato masher. Toss in the pasta and cheese. Serve with a herb salad dressed in lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.

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