Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 cups dry pasta (I used whole wheat shells)
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • fresh torn basil
  • 4 thinly sliced pieces of fresh mozzarella

Instruction

  • Cook peas and drain. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with peas and butter.
  • While peas and pasta are cooking, combine ricotta, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheeses and basil.
  • Add cheese mixture to pasta and add reserved pasta water. Stir until smooth. Divide into ramekins and top each with a slice of mozzarella. Broil (400 degrees or higher) for about 5 minutes, until cheese has melted.