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Penne with Peas and Ricotta

May 2009

Penne with Peas and Ricotta

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By: Rachael Ray
From: 30-Minute Meals » Spring has sprung! Stock up on fresh veggies for this easy meal.

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PAIR WITH:

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (New Zealand)


  • 4 Servings

Ingredients:

  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 pound penne rigate pasta
  • Two 10-ounce boxes frozen green peas
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint(a generous handful)
  • 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (a generous handful)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 radishes, thinly sliced, for topping
  • 1 cup pea sprouts or pea shoots, for topping

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a ladleful of the pasta cooking water.

  2. While the pasta is working, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, salt it, add 1 box of peas and cook for 2 minutes; drain. Transfer to a food processor and puree with the mint, parsley and ricotta; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large serving bowl.

  3. In a medium skillet, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes. Add the wine, lower the heat and bring to a simmer, then add the remaining box of peas and heat through; season with salt and pepper.

  4. Stir the reserved pasta cooking water into the ricotta mixture. Add the pasta and the shallot-pea mixture and toss; season with salt and pepper. Top with the radishes and pea sprouts.



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