Orecchiette with Peas, Pine Nuts, and Ricotta

Orecchiette with Peas, Pine Nuts, and Ricotta

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To maximize flavor in this weeknight dish, we season the ricotta with mint, fresh lemon zest and juice, and spices.

Keywords

  • Main Courses
  • Vegetarian
  • Weeknight
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Cooking tools:

  • Microplane
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 3 shallots, sliced thin
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 pound orecchiette
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

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