OCTOBER 25, 2022
Hi Everybody,
Homestretch going on! Next Tuesday is our last day for pickup. If you have not yet volunteered to help at the CSA, please do so now.
This week we are getting more potatoes. Some of us have quite a stockpile. But, even if you only have a few, this is a great time to use your potatoes in a traditional Italian comfort dish: Pasta with Peas and Potatoes. I know what you’re thinking: “Two starches in the same dish?” Yes, yes, yes! It’s delicious comfort food and you should try it.
PASTA WITH PEAS AND POTATOES
Ingredients
1 onion, finely diced
1 large potato or two small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 pkg frozen peas
5 c. water
1/2 lb tubettini, orzo, or small shells
1 TBS olive oil, plus more for serving
Grated parmesan cheese, for serving
Directions
1. Saute the onion in the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat until the onion is golden.
2. Add the potatoes and the salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Uncover and add the frozen peas. Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
4. Add five cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 more minutes.
5. Uncover and add the pasta. Cook until the pasta is al dente (still chewy, but not mushy).
6. Remove the pot from the heat and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
7. Serve and pass the grated cheese.
HELPFUL HINT: For a little extra flavor, add cubed pancetta or bacon.
ANOTHER HELPFUL HINT: For a soupier version, add an additional cup of water.
It looks as if this will be a rainy week. This dish is perfect for Fall weather!
Have a delicious week!
Best,
Judi