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Sweet Pea Orecchiette
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Servings: 4
- 5/4 lb. Potatoes
- 1 c. Green Onions (Scallions)
- 12 oz. Frozen Green Peas
- 10 oz. Orecchiette, dried
- 3 oz. Pecorino Cheese, plus extra to serve
- Peel the potatoes and chop into 1/2-inch cubes, trim and slice the scallions, then place in a large non-stick frying pan on a high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 cup of boiling kettle water. Reduce to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender, adding the peas for the last 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to package instructions, then drain, reserving a cupful of starchy cooking water.
- Tip the drained pasta into the pea and potato pan, finely grate in the pecorino, then toss together, adding spashes of cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season to perfection, and finish with an extra grating of pecorino and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if you like.
Ingredients 5
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Frozen Green Peas
Notes: aka. Podless Frozen Peas. - https://www.eatthismuch.com/calories/peas-2069
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Default Measure: Ounces
Grams Per Measure: 28
Grams Per Cup: 134
Grams Per Serving: 134
Nutrients: Calories, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Iron
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Category: Frozen Vegetables
Alternatives: Fresh Podded Green Peas | Frozen Green Peas
Is Alternative Of: Fresh Podded Green Peas | Frozen Green Peas
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Green Onions (Scallions)
Notes: https://www.eatthismuch.com/calories/scallions-2051
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Grams Per Measure: 15
Grams Per Cup: 150
Grams Per Serving: 15
Nutrients: Calories
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Category: Vegetables
Alternatives: Yellow Onions, Red Onions, White Onions
Is Alternative Of: Yellow Onions, Red Onions, White Onions, Onions, Chives | Green Onions (Scallions)
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Orecchiette
Notes: https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/nutrition/bacon,1797
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Grams Per Measure: 8
Grams Per Cup: 24
Grams Per Serving: 8
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Category: None
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Pecorino Cheese
Notes: https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/nutrition/parmesan-cheese,32/
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Default Measure: Ounces
Grams Per Measure: 28.35
Grams Per Cup: 100
Grams Per Serving: 28.35
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Allergens: Milk
Category: Milk
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Is Alternative Of: Pecorino Cheese | Parmesan Cheese
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Potatoes
Notes: https://www.eatthismuch.com/calories/russet-potatoes-2092
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Default Measure:
Grams Per Measure: 369
Grams Per Cup: 150
Grams Per Serving: 369
Nutrients: Calories, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Iron
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Category: Vegetables
Alternatives: Yellow Potatoes, Red Potatoes, Gold Potatoes, Russet Potatoes, Purple Potatoes
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