Tagliatelle with Smashed Peas, Sausage, and Ricotta Cheese

Name: Tagliatelle with Smashed Peas, Sausage, and Ricotta Cheese
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or dried tagliatelle (or other wide, long pasta); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 pound frozen peas, thawed; 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 3/4 cup); 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 teaspoon salt

December 9, 2011

Todd loves frozen peas and he loves sausage, so this is his kind of recipe, and I created it with him in mind. When you smash the peas, they release their starches into the sauce, making it thick and creamy. To make life a little easier, use a potato masher to smash the peas.

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