Orecchiette With Peas, Ricotta, And Parmesan – a delicious recipe with fresh peas, extra virgin olive oil, onion, ricotta cheese, freshly grated parmigiano, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot for cooking the pasta.
2
Bring several cups water to a boil in a small pot for cooking the peas.
3
Add the peas to the small pot of boiling water and cook until tender, about 4 minutes for fresh and about 1 minute for frozen; drain and set aside.
4
Heat the oil in a small skillet.
5
Add in the onion and saute until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
6
Stir in the peas and cook for 30 seconds.
7
Scrape the onion and peas into a bowl large enough to hold the orecchiette or small shells when cooked.
8
Stir in the ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano and salt and pepper to taste.
9
When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the orecchiette; cook until al dente and then drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
10
Toss the pasta with the cheese sauce, adding as much cooking water as needed to thin the sauce.
11
Divide among individual bowls and serve immediately.
289
kcal
Calories
18
g
Fat
16
g
Carbs
14
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
How did you like this recipe?
Thank you — your rating has been saved!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups shelled fresh peas or 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, minced, 1 cup ricotta cheese, preferably homestyle, and more.
Yes, Orecchiette With Peas, Ricotta, And Parmesan 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.
We use cookies — including from Google AdSense — to give you a better experience and show relevant advertising.
Privacy Policy
