Capellini with Fresh Ricotta, Roasted Garlic, Corn, and Herbs

Health score
23%
Capellini with Fresh Ricotta, Roasted Garlic, Corn, and Herbs
45 min.
6
428kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with our exquisite Capellini with Fresh Ricotta, Roasted Garlic, Corn, and Herbs. This dish beautifully captures the essence of fresh, seasonal ingredients, bringing together the delicate texture of capellini pasta, the sweetness of freshly roasted corn, and the rich creaminess of fresh ricotta cheese. Perfect for a side dish or a light main course, this recipe is versatile enough to please anyone at your table.

The magic begins as you roast a head of garlic to transform its pungent bite into a sweet, mellow goodness, which serves as the base for your flavorful dressing. Toss in a medley of aromatic herbs—fresh basil, chives, dill, and parsley—adding color and a burst of flavor to the dish. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures, from the crisp corn kernels to the tender pasta, while the mixed greens and radicchio contribute a refreshing crunch.

With just 45 minutes from prep to plate, this dish is not only quick and easy to make but also a feast for the senses, boasting a symphony of tastes that highlight the best of what's in season. Whether it’s lunch with friends or a sophisticated dinner gathering, our Capellini with Fresh Ricotta is sure to impress and become a go-to recipe in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • ounces capellini 
  •  ears of corn fresh with husks
  • 0.3 cup basil leaves fresh thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup optional: dill fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • ounces ricotta cheese fresh
  • large head garlic 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • cups greens mixed loosely packed ()
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin divided
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese plus parmesan finely grated shaved for garnish
  • cups torn radicchio leaves 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place head of garlic on sheet of foil.
  3. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; wrap foil around garlic andcrimp to seal tightly.
  4. Place garlic and corn on rimmed baking sheet.
  5. Bake until corn is tender and garlic is soft, about 25 minutes for corn and 40 minutes for garlic. Cool slightly.
  6. Squeeze garlic out of skins into large bowl; add any oil from foil.
  7. Add lemon juice, lemon peel, and 3 tablespoons oil; mash garlic, then whisk mixture. Shuck corn; cut kernels from cob and transfer to same bowl.
  8. Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
  9. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  10. Place in medium bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Using kitchen shears, cut pasta crosswise several times.
  11. Add pasta, greens, radicchio, ricotta, grated Parmesan, and herbs to bowl with garlic mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  12. Garnish with shaved Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories428kcal
Protein12.85%
Fat45.43%
Carbs41.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.5
Glycemic Load
12.14
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.205652019252%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
16.93mg
Delphinidin
1.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
10.79mg
Luteolin
5.14mg
Isorhamnetin
0.96mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.83mg
Quercetin
5.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:427.76kcal
21.39%
Fat:22.2g
34.15%
Saturated Fat:6.3g
39.36%
Carbohydrates:45.87g
15.29%
Net Carbohydrates:42.78g
15.56%
Sugar:5.5g
6.11%
Cholesterol:24.12mg
8.04%
Sodium:196.69mg
8.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.12g
28.24%
Vitamin K:134.31µg
127.92%
Selenium:32.85µg
46.92%
Vitamin C:26.74mg
32.42%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.28%
Phosphorus:254.87mg
25.49%
Vitamin A:1203.75IU
24.07%
Calcium:181.68mg
18.17%
Vitamin E:2.56mg
17.07%
Folate:65.91µg
16.48%
Magnesium:59.39mg
14.85%
Potassium:447.01mg
12.77%
Fiber:3.08g
12.33%
Zinc:1.82mg
12.14%
Copper:0.24mg
11.98%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.41%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.71%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.67%
Vitamin B3:2.02mg
10.12%
Iron:1.82mg
10.08%
Vitamin B5:0.83mg
8.3%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.75%
Source:Epicurious