Little Ears Pasta with Peas, Mint & Ricotta

A unique pasta dish with cheese, herbs and veggies.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 455 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 pinch Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta
• 4 (4 ounce) Libby's® Sweet Peas Vegetable Cups

Recipe Instructions

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.