Orecchiette With Cress And Spring Pea Sauce Recipe

Name: Orecchiette With Cress And Spring Pea Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen green peas; 8 ounces orecchiette rigate; 3 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, divided; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove; 4 ounces watercress, trimmed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen green peas
8 ounces orecchiette rigate
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove
4 ounces watercress, trimmed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

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Bring a large saucepan or Dutch oven of water to a boil. Place peas in a mesh strainer; set in boiling water for 1 minute. Rinse peas under cold water. Place 1 cup peas in a blender or food processor; reserve remaining peas.
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Cook pasta in the boiling water according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain.
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Add 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon tarragon, oil, rind, salt, pepper, and garlic to peas in blender. Process until smooth. Combine pea mixture and pasta in a large bowl; toss to coat. Add reserved peas, remaining 1 tablespoon tarragon, watercress, and juice; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with feta; serve immediately.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen green peas, 8 ounces orecchiette rigate, 3 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, divided, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Cress And Spring Pea Sauce falls under the General 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.

Orecchiette With Cress And Spring Pea Sauce

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