Ditalini With Peas Recipe

Name: Ditalini With Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion small, finely chopped; 2 1/4 cups frozen peas; 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 1/2 ounces pancetta cut into small dice about the size of peas; 7 1/16 tablespoons ham cut into small dice about the size of peas; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric diluted in 2 ladels of water; 7/8 pound ditalini pasta; 13/16 cup ricotta cheese; Parmesan cheese grated for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion small, finely chopped
2 1/4 cups frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 1/2 ounces pancetta cut into small dice about the size of peas
7 1/16 tablespoons ham cut into small dice about the size of peas
1/4 teaspoon turmeric diluted in 2 ladels of water
7/8 pound ditalini pasta
13/16 cup ricotta cheese
Parmesan cheese grated for serving

1
Place the onion in the cold olive oil and soften without colouring. Add a teaspoon of water from time to time to stop it frying and colouring. Cook till wilted and opaque, about 10 minutes.
2
Add the peas and enough water to just cover. Season with salt and pepper and cook till tender, 5 to 15 minutes for fresh peas depending on freshness and size or 10 minutes for frozen.
3
Just before the peas are done, add the diced pancetta and ham, stir through and turn the heat off.
4
Stir in the turmeric liquor and add the ricotta sieving it through a colander. Ricotta has to melt into the cooking liquids so it becomes a golden sauce. Keep warm until the pasta is done.
5
Meanwhile cook pasta according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6
Drain the pasta and save some of the cooking pasta water for the sauce. If it seems dry, add the water to dilute it.
7
Immediately toss the cooked pasta in the saute pan so it is thoroughly coated with the sauce and serve at once with the grated Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese.

681

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion small, finely chopped, 2 1/4 cups frozen peas, 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, and more.

Yes, Ditalini With Peas falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ditalini With Peas

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