Pappardelle with peas, broad beans & pecorino

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams pappardelle
  • 1 handful peas
  • 1 handful broadbeans shelled
  • ¼ bunch fresh mint
  • 1 lemon
  • pecorino cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, according to packet instructions and retain a little of the cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, blanch the peas and broad beans for 2 minutes. Pick and finely chop the mint.
  • Drain, then toss with the pasta, a good drizzle of oil, the lemon juice and zest, half the mint, and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Add a good grating of pecorino.
  • Use a little of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if too dry. Top with the remaining mint and some extra pecorino, if you like.
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