Pasta, Peas, and Ricotta Fake-Bake Recipe

Name: Pasta, Peas, and Ricotta Fake-Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt; 14 lb penne (or rigatoni or whole wheat pasta); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ cup frozen peas; black pepper; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, finely chopped; ½ cup ricotta cheese; ¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

salt
14 lb penne (or rigatoni or whole wheat pasta)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup frozen peas
black pepper
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, finely chopped
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil; salt the water, add in the pasta and cook to al dente.
2
Reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking liquid before you drain the pasta.
3
Preheat the broiler.
4
Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet; add in the scallions and garlic; saute for 3-4 minutes; then add in the peas and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
5
Season with salt, pepper, the lemon zest, and thyme.
6
Add in the drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet along with the ricotta and toss to combine; adjust the seasonings.
7
Top the pasta with the grated cheese and place the skillet under the broiler to brown 3 minutes.

205

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt, 14 lb penne (or rigatoni or whole wheat pasta), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Pasta, Peas, and Ricotta Fake-Bake 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.

Pasta, Peas, and Ricotta Fake-Bake

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