Orecchiette with Savoy Cabbage, Peas, and Lemon Cream

Health score
23%
Orecchiette with Savoy Cabbage, Peas, and Lemon Cream
45 min.
4
629kcal

Suggestions

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Orecchiette with Savoy Cabbage, Peas, and Lemon Cream—a vibrant dish that celebrates the flavors of springtime. Perfectly crafted for a quick lunch, a satisfying side dish, or a comforting main course, this recipe is a wonderful way to bring fresh produce into your kitchen. The slightly chewy texture of orecchiette marries beautifully with the tender Savoy cabbage and sweet peas, creating a dish that is not only delicious but visually stunning.

The addition of a luscious lemon cream sauce adds a bright citrus note that elevates the entire meal, while the fresh dill complements the rich flavors in an aromatic embrace. With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe allows the natural flavors of each component to shine through, making it an impressive choice for a weeknight dinner or weekend gathering.

Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an opportunity to embrace wholesome cooking without sacrificing flavor or time. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just beginning your culinary adventure, this dish promises to leave a lasting impression. So gather your loved ones and indulge in this exquisite blend of taste and texture that is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • 0.3 cup optional: dill fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream 
  • teaspoons lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • pound shells (ear-shaped
  • cup peas frozen thawed
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 pound savoy cabbage very thinly sliced quartered
  • cup scallions thinly sliced
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • pot
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté cabbage, stirring, until pale golden, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add scallions, chicken broth, and cream and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in peas, zest, dill, salt, and pepper.
  5. Ladle out 1 cup pasta cooking water and reserve, then drain pasta in a colander.
  6. Combine pasta with cabbage mixture and 3/4 cup reserved pasta water in a large bowl (or in pot).
  7. If pasta looks dry, moisten with some of remaining water.

Nutrition Facts

Calories629kcal
Protein12.4%
Fat26.36%
Carbs61.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.33
Glycemic Load
36.4
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.714347937833%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.39mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
1.28mg
Kaempferol
1.18mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
4.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:628.53kcal
31.43%
Fat:18.48g
28.43%
Saturated Fat:10.8g
67.51%
Carbohydrates:96.61g
32.2%
Net Carbohydrates:88.31g
32.11%
Sugar:7.99g
8.88%
Cholesterol:49.26mg
16.42%
Sodium:584.18mg
25.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.57g
39.13%
Selenium:74.07µg
105.82%
Vitamin K:101.51µg
96.68%
Manganese:1.4mg
69.94%
Vitamin C:40.74mg
49.38%
Vitamin A:1934.3IU
38.69%
Fiber:8.3g
33.21%
Phosphorus:308.9mg
30.89%
Folate:111.29µg
27.82%
Magnesium:97.45mg
24.36%
Copper:0.46mg
23.17%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.17%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.79%
Potassium:601mg
17.17%
Zinc:2.43mg
16.19%
Iron:2.87mg
15.96%
Vitamin B3:3.12mg
15.62%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.02%
Calcium:101.48mg
10.15%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.54%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.72%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.87%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious