Orecchiette with Ricotta, Peas and Lemon Zest from Pasta by the CIA

Orecchiette with Ricotta, Peas and Lemon Zest from Pasta by the CIA

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Spring brings new and wonderful opportunities for pasta. From Pasta: Classic and Contemporary Pasta, Risotto, Crespelle and Polenta Recipes by The Culinary Inst

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Cooking tools:

  • Saute pan
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon
  • Microplane
  • Serving bowl
  • Plate
  • Stove
  • Measuring spoon
  • Grater
  • Pepper mill

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed for serving
  • 2 spring onions, white and green portions thinly sliced [about ½ cup]
  • ½ cup chopped flat- leaf parsley
  • 2 pounds fresh garden peas, shelled
  • ¾ cup chicken or vegetable broth, or more as needed
  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • 1 pound dried orecchiette
  • 1 ½ cups fresh ricotta
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • Zest of ½ lemon, cut into very fine strips
  • Freshly ground black pepper as needed

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