Farmers Market Pasta - CHEESE PULL MAGIC!
Enjoy creamy farmers pasta with peas and garlic, featuring a magical cheese pull from ricotta and pasta water.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
- 2 cups dry pasta (e.g., whole wheat shells)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Fresh torn basil
Instructions
- Cook peas until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with peas and butter.
- While pasta cooks, combine ricotta, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in parmesan and basil.
- Add the cheese mixture to the pasta and peas. Stir in reserved pasta water until smooth and creamy.
- Divide pasta into ramekins or oven-safe bowls.
- Top each serving with mozzarella cheese. Broil for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- For extra cheesiness, add a sprinkle of parmesan before broiling.
- If you don't have a food processor, finely mince the garlic and whisk ricotta with a fork until smooth. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- For extra cheesiness, add a sprinkle of parmesan before broiling.
- If you don't have a food processor, finely mince the garlic and whisk ricotta with a fork until smooth. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.