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Piselli con la stracciatella

Ingredients

  • 500 g 1 lbs shelled peas, fresh or frozen
  • 50 g 2 oz pancetta, diced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 dl 1/2 cup water
  • olive oil

For the stracciatella:

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 heaping Tbs freshly grated pecorino cheese
  • 2 heaping Tbs breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix the eggs, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, freshly ground black pepper and a tiny pinch of salt in a small mixing bowl. Let sit until needed.
  • In a large skillet or braiser, sauté the pancetta and onion gently in olive oil until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • If using fresh peas: Add the peas and water to the skillet, give them a stir and let them simmer, covered, over moderate heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the peas are tender. Uncover and let any liquid cook off over a lively flame.
  • If using frozen peas: Add the peas and water to the skillet, then toss them over a lively flame for 2-3 minutes, making sure that all the liquid has cooked off.
  • When the peas are done, add the egg mixture to the pan. Stir until well incoporated and the eggs lightly scrambled.
  • Serve right away.