PASTA E PISELLI (PASTA AND PEAS)

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente.
• 2. In a medium size sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until translucent and then add the minced garlic. Cook for about another minute or two.
• 3. Add the can of peas with liquid to the onion garlic mixture and cook for another 5 minutes or so.
• 4. Strain the pasta leaving a small amount of the pasta water (maybe 1/2 cup) in the pot with the pasta. Transfer the pasta to a serving platter.
• 5. In a medium size bowl, beat the egg and add 1/4 cup of grated cheese, salt pepper and parsely to taste. Add to the pasta and mix well so that the egg coats the pasta. (Note: You don't want scrambled eggs, the egg will cook enough just from the heat of the pasta.)
• 6. Add the peas to the pasta and mix well.
• 7. Top with the other 1/4 cup of grated cheese. Of course you can always use more or less depending on your taste.
• 8. Serve with Italian Bread (I like Semolina) and side salad.