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Peas in the Style of Tuscany: Piselli alla Toscana
Recipe courtesy Mario Batali
Show:  Molto Mario
Episode:  Sweet Lucca
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 Spanish onion, cut into a fine dice
1 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste (can use paste in a tube)
2 cups fresh green peas (can substitute frozen)
Salt
Fresh mint leaves

In a large saute pan heat the oil until smoking. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the sugar, chili flakes and tomato paste and cook until rusty looking 4 to 5 minutes. Add the peas and cook until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt. Serve hot or at room temperature garnished with mint leaves.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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