Fettuccine With Smashed Peas

Health score
26%
Fettuccine With Smashed Peas
45 min.
8
312kcal
79.4%sweetness
72.88%saltiness
93.81%sourness
68.41%bitterness
100%savoriness
78.76%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This fettuccine with smashed peas recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy weekend dinner. The star of this recipe is the peas, which are smashed to create a creamy and flavorful sauce that coats the pasta perfectly. The addition of ricotta cheese adds a lovely creaminess and tanginess to the dish, while the chives provide a fresh and savory touch. The result is a dish that's comforting and satisfying, with a beautiful bright green color that's sure to impress.

This recipe is also highly customizable to your taste preferences and dietary needs. You can easily adjust the amount of ricotta cheese and olive oil to create a lighter or richer dish, and you can even add your favorite herbs or spices to give it your own unique twist. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish, and it's perfect for those looking for a vegetarian option that's packed with flavor and nutrition.

Whether you're a pasta lover or simply looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy your peas, this fettuccine with smashed peas recipe is definitely one to try. It's a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the beauty of fresh, seasonal ingredients and is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • pound soup noodles 
  • 16 ounce peas frozen thawed
  • 0.8 cup ricotta cheese 
  • 1.3 teaspoons coarse salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoon chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, pulse the thawed peas in a food processor or blender until chopped (take care not to puree).
  3. Add cup ricotta, salt and pepper to the peas and pulse to mix everything together.
  4. Drain the pasta and reserve cup of the cooking water.
  5. Put the pasta back in the pot.
  6. Add the peas to the cooking water and to the pot and toss together.
  7. Arrange the pasta in a large bowl or platter, and top with the remaining ricotta and sprinkle with the chives.
  8. Drizzle the olive oil over top.
  9. Serve in individual bowls, making sure to distribute the ricotta cheese topping,

Nutrition Facts

Calories312kcal
Protein16.9%
Fat16.99%
Carbs66.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.79
Glycemic Load
19.41
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.819130434783%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Taste

Sweetness:
79.4%
Saltiness:
72.88%
Sourness:
93.81%
Bitterness:
68.41%
Savoriness:
100%
Fattiness:
78.76%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:312.47kcal
15.62%
Fat:5.86g
9.01%
Saturated Fat:2.37g
14.81%
Carbohydrates:51.26g
17.09%
Net Carbohydrates:46.19g
16.8%
Sugar:4.8g
5.33%
Cholesterol:11.86mg
3.95%
Sodium:389.18mg
16.92%
Protein:13.1g
26.21%
Selenium:40.23µg
57.48%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.2%
Vitamin C:22.9mg
27.75%
Phosphorus:205.45mg
20.54%
Fiber:5.07g
20.29%
Vitamin K:16.33µg
15.55%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.68%
Copper:0.27mg
13.51%
Magnesium:51.59mg
12.9%
Folate:50.25µg
12.56%
Zinc:1.78mg
11.84%
Vitamin A:553.88IU
11.08%
Vitamin B3:2.18mg
10.88%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.35%
Iron:1.68mg
9.35%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.1%
Potassium:291.23mg
8.32%
Calcium:75.07mg
7.51%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.55%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.77%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.32%