Arugula and Pea Pasta with Burrata

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Once water is boiling, season heavily with salt. Prepare a large bowl with an ice bath.

Step 3

Blanch arugula in the boiling water for 30 seconds. Transfer directly to the ice bath. Once cold, squeeze all the excess liquid out of the arugula. Set aside.

Step 4

If using fresh peas, boil peas until tender, about 3-5 minutes. You want the peas soft so that they puree nicely! Once soft, transfer to the ice bath to shock. (make sure you keep the boiling water! We will use that for the pasta.)

Step 5

Transfer drained peas to a blender along with the drained arugula, lemon zest, garlic, anchovies, olive oil, pecorino, and cold water. Blend until completely smooth. Blend, blend, blend! Season with salt and pepper as needed. Set aside. Drop pasta into the same boiling water from the arugula/peas and cook until al dente.

Step 6

Once al dente, strain pasta and add to a large skillet over low heat, along with a touch of pasta water. Pour in green sauce. Toss to combine, adding more pasta water as needed to create a nicely coated pasta.

Step 7

Season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve pasta topped with some burrata, garnished with lemon zest, black pepper, a drizzle of EVOO, and more pecorino.