Little Ears Pasta with Peas, Mint and Ricotta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Little Ears Pasta with Peas, Mint and Ricotta Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup ricotta cheese

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

divided

2 tablespoons grated lemon zest

divided

1 pinch Salt and pepper

to taste

1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 (4 ounce) Libby's® Sweet Peas Vegetable Cups

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Mix ricotta 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1 tablespoon lemon zest in a small bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Meanwhile bring medium pot of generously salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta and reserve 1 cup of water.

Step 3

Heat butter in skillet over medium heat. Drain peas and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add pasta to peas and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour pasta and peas into large bowl. Mix in ricotta mixture and 1/4 cup of pasta water.

Step 5

Stir until ricotta is evenly incorporated with pasta. If it is too dry add reserved water. Add remaining Parmesan cheese and lemon zest and remove from heat.

Step 6

Add chopped mint and additional pepper.

Nutritional Information

Little Ears Pasta with Peas, Mint and Ricotta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 455.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.1g 38%

Carbohydrates: 70.7g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 10.8g 17%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 28%

Cholesterol: 26.3mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 221.7IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin C: 3.5mg 6%

Folate: 2.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 183.3mg 18%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 6.6mg 2%

Potassium: 26.4mg 1%

Sodium: 388.8mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 97.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.