Orecchiette with Peas, Pine Nuts, and Ricotta

Fat 31%Carbs 56%Protein 13%
Percent Calories

1 serving of orecchiette with peas, pine nuts, and ricotta contains 643 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 56% carbs, 31% fat, and 13% protein. This is a good source of protein (40% of your Daily Value), potassium (10% of your Daily Value), and calcium (15% of your Daily Value).

Makes
4 servings
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
17 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine ricotta, 2 tablespoons mint, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and pepper flakes in bowl; set aside. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shallots, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in peas and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring often, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain pasta and return it to pot.
  3. Stir shallot mixture and reserved cooking water into pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving platter and dollop with ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with pine nuts and remaining 1 tablespoon mint. Drizzle with extra oil. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

For 1 serving of orecchiette with peas, pine nuts, and ricotta (220g)

NutrientValue%DV
Calories643
Fats23g 30%
Saturated fats4g 20%
Trans fats0g
Cholesterol9mg 3%
Sodium82mg 4%
Carbs95g 35%
Net carbs93g
Fiber2g 7%
Sugar4g
Protein22g
Calcium151mg 15%
Iron6mg 75%
Potassium493mg 10%
Vitamin D0μg 0.1%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene7μg
Beta carotene107μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline16mg 3%
Copper1mg 73%
Fluoride0μg
Folate (B9)94μg 23%
Lycopene0μg
Magnesium201mg 48%
Manganese4mg 190%
Niacin6mg 40%
Pantothenic acid1mg 28%
Phosphorus423mg 60%
Retinol30μg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg 19%
Selenium88μg 160%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine1mg 51%
Vitamin A IU457IU
Vitamin A48μg 5%
Vitamin B120.1μg 4%
Vitamin B60.4mg 29%
Vitamin C14mg 16%
Vitamin D IU2IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D30μg
Vitamin E3mg 19%
Vitamin K17μg 14%
Zinc4mg 35%
Sugars
Sugar4g
Sucrose0.3g
Glucose0g
Fructose0g
Lactose0g
Maltose0g
Galactose0g
Starch0.1g
Fats
Saturated fats4g 20%
Monounsaturated fats12g
Polyunsaturated fats5g
Trans fats0g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 30g
Total omega 60g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0g
Amino Acids
Alanine1g
Arginine1g
Aspartic acid1g
Cystine0.4g
Glutamic acid7g
Glycine1g
Histidine1g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine1g
Leucine2g
Lysine1g
Methionine0.4g
Phenylalanine1g
Proline2g
Serine1g
Threonine1g
Tryptophan0.3g
Tyrosine1g
Valine1g

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