Squash Blossom Orecchiette with Aged Sheep’s Cheese and Red Chile | James Beard Foundation

Squash Blossom Orecchiette with Aged Sheep’s Cheese and Red Chile | James Beard Foundation

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“If you are ever fortunate enough to have an abundance of squash blossoms at your fingertips, make this pasta,” says Amy Chaplin. “It’s like a bowl of sunshine that melts in your mouth.” Be...

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Ingredients

  • Sea salt
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat orecchiette
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red chile (about 1 large)
  • 3 medium golden zucchinis, grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup torn basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes, optional
  • 8 ounces squash blossoms, cut in 3/4-inch slices (about 45 blossoms)
  • 1/2 cup grated aged sheep cheese, plus more to garnish

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