Flavours of Monash

Pasta Piselli

Author: Circollo Pensionatti Italiani Waverley

Ingredients:

• 500g Small pasta shells
• 1 Onion, chopped finely
• 2 Pork spare ribs
• 500g Frozen baby peas
• 1 Tin peeled tomatoes
• Handful of bay leaves
• Salt & Pepper
• Olive Oil

Preparation:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan, add the pork spare ribs and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the finely chopped onions and fry until the onions are golden brown.
• Add the frozen peas, this will create a small amount of liquid (if not add a small amount of water). Let the peas and liquid boil for a couple of minutes until the water reduces. Add the peeled tomatoes. Cook slowly.
• Add a handful of bay leaves, stir. Season with salt and pepper and a little bit of chilli if desired.
• Cook gently for 40minutes.
• Meanwhile cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
When the sauce and the pasta are ready mix well in the same saucepan.
• Serve immediately with parmesan cheese and crusty bread.