Orecchiette With Speck and Marjoram Recipe

Name: Orecchiette With Speck and Marjoram
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen); 1 lb speck, sliced thin and then cut into pieces or, cut in one hunk and diced; 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 lb orecchiette; salt; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon marjoram, minced; 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, minced; ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper; ¼ cup grana padano, freshly grated

Servings: persons

2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
1 lb speck, sliced thin and then cut into pieces or, cut in one hunk and diced
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 lb orecchiette
salt
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon marjoram, minced
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, minced
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
¼ cup grana padano, freshly grated

1
If you use fresh peas Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a pot and add the peas; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
2
Drain the peas; reserve the cooking water and keep it boiling (if you can)for the pasta.
3
If you use frozen peas move on to the next step.
4
Place speck and potatoes in a large skillet and saute over medium heat until the potatoes are tender.
5
There should be enough fat from the speck but if for some reason there isn't use a little olive oil.
6
Meanwhile, cook the orecchiette with salt until al dente in the reserved boiling water.
7
If you use frozen peas you can cook them with the pasta.
8
Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
9
Add the orecchiette to the potato mixture in the pan, the olive oil, marjoram, half of the parsley, and the cracked black pepper.
10
Pour in enough of the reserved pasta cooking water to dilute the sauce if necessary but try not to use too much, you don't want it watered down.
11
(I tend not to use any liquid but just leave the pasta damp when I drain it.)
12
Toss to combine, adjust the salt if needed, and spoon into 4 heated bowls and top with the grana or pass at the table.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen), 1 lb speck, sliced thin and then cut into pieces or, cut in one hunk and diced, 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, 1 lb orecchiette, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Speck and Marjoram 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 Speck and Marjoram

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