Ingredients

  • 34 lb small shell pasta (I like small shells, ditalini or anything small in shape. Rotini, spirals, and penne is too big to m)
  • 12 lb snow peas (ends trimmed and cut in half on an angle)
  • 34 lb frozen baby peas (thawed)
  • 3 shallots, thin sliced
  • 1 cup roasted red pepper vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped fine
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers (most jars are about 7 oz, if you want to make your own, approximately 1 large bell pepper roasted pe)
  • 1 12 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (you can substitute red wine if you want, it changes the flavor a bit but it will work just fine)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • Peas -- Mix the shallots and baby peas in a large bowl, salt and pepper and just let them hang out.
  • Pasta -- Cook the pasta according to directions.
  • The last minute add the snow peas in to blanch.
  • After 1 minute, drain and cool.
  • Finish -- Add the baby peas and shallots to the drained pasta and top with the vinaigrette and chives.
  • It is that easy.
  • Top with some grated parmesan if you like for a crisp fresh salad.