3-Ingredient Dinners for One · Number 1

Tortellini, Peas and Butter

  • Three ingredients
One wide shallow bowl of tortellini and peas served on striped linen with a single fork, black pepper flecks on top and steam rising, a supper for one
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You need

Good to know: Sized for one; salt, pepper, oil and water are free.

What to do

  1. Boil in salted water about 5 min; peas in for the last 2.
  2. Save a cup of the water, drain, back into the pot.
  3. Butter and a splash of the water; stir until glossy.
  4. Plenty of black pepper.

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