Farmer’s Market Pasta

• peas↗1 cup
• dry pasta (I used whole wheat shells)2 cup
• reserved pasta water0.25 cup
• butter↗0.5 tablespoon
• ricotta cheese or cottage cheese↗0.75 cup
• cloves garlic↗3
• parmesan cheese, freshly grated↗0.33333333333333 cup
• mozzarella cheese, freshly grated↗0.33333333333333 cup
• olive oil↗1 teaspoon
• fresh torn basil
• thinly sliced pieces of fresh mozzarella4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook peas and drain. Set aside.

2. 2

   Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with peas and butter.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.