Spring Pea Pasta Salad

Mar 14, 2024

Spring Pea Pasta Salad – serves 4

Ingredients:

• 8 Ounces -- Uncooked Fusilli Pasta
• 1 Pound -- Fresh English Peas
• 6 Ounces – Shaved Pecorino Cheese
• 1/4 Cup – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons -- White Wine Vinegar
• 1/8 Teaspoon -- Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Cup -- Cubed Country Ham (cooked)
• 4 Each -- Green Onions, Thinly Sliced
• 2 Tablespoons -- Fresh Parsley
• 1 Tablespoon -- Snipped Fresh Dill
• To Taste -- Kosher Salt

Procedure:

1.     Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place peas in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes.

2.     Drain pasta and beans; rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and cayenne. Drizzle over pasta mixture and toss to coat.

3.     Add the country ham, green onions, parsley, dill and salt; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Wine Pairing: 2022 Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County