INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound pasta -- I like reginetti, orecchiette, or something that will aptly hold on to peas and cream
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1/2 pound frozen or fresh peas (I bet you could also use slices of asparagus, if you really wanted to)
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3 to 4 scallions, chopped
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1 tablespoon good butter (preferably salted)
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 to 3/4 cups grated Parmesan
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Lots of freshly cracked black pepper
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Salt, to taste
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10 to 12 big mint leaves, or a small handful, kept whole until the last minute
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Snips of chives or tarragon, optional