Orrechiette with Caramelized Onions, Sugar Snap Peas, and Ricotta Cheese

Health score
41%
Orrechiette with Caramelized Onions, Sugar Snap Peas, and Ricotta Cheese
45 min.
4
415kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Orrechiette with Caramelized Onions, Sugar Snap Peas, and Ricotta Cheese. This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of sweet, caramelized onions and crisp sugar snap peas creates a perfect balance, while the creamy ricotta cheese adds a rich, velvety texture that elevates the entire dish.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a charming side dish for your next gathering. With only 415 calories per serving, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt. The fresh basil and zesty lemon peel infuse the dish with a refreshing aroma, making it a delightful addition to any table.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The little ear-shaped orecchiette pasta holds onto the flavors beautifully, ensuring that every bite is packed with deliciousness. Gather your loved ones and share this heartwarming dish that brings comfort and joy to any occasion. Dive into the world of Italian cuisine and let the flavors of Orrechiette with Caramelized Onions, Sugar Snap Peas, and Ricotta Cheese transport you to a sun-kissed Mediterranean kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup torn basil leaves fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest finely grated
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • cups onions packed chopped ()
  • ounce shells ear-shaped (little pasta)
  • 0.5 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 
  • ounce sugar snap peas trimmed cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet overmedium-high heat.
  2. Add onions. Sauté untilonions are pale golden, about 5 minutes.Reduce heat to medium; sauté onions untiltender and deep golden, about 15 minuteslonger.
  3. Transfer 3/4 cup sautéed onions tosmall bowl.
  4. Add peas to onions inskillet. Sauté until peas are crisp-tender,about 3 minutes.
  5. Remove skillet from heat.
  6. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling saltedwater until just tender but still firm to bite.
  7. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
  8. Add pasta and 1/2 cup cooking liquid toonion mixture; stir over medium-high heat30 seconds.
  9. Mix in ricotta, basil, and lemonpeel, adding more cooking liquid to moistenas needed. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories415kcal
Protein13.7%
Fat26.24%
Carbs60.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.5
Glycemic Load
20.59
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
18.380869633478%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
8.02mg
Kaempferol
1.04mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
32.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:414.68kcal
20.73%
Fat:12.17g
18.72%
Saturated Fat:3.78g
23.65%
Carbohydrates:62.66g
20.89%
Net Carbohydrates:56.55g
20.56%
Sugar:10.69g
11.87%
Cholesterol:15.81mg
5.27%
Sodium:38.35mg
1.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.29g
28.58%
Selenium:41.54µg
59.34%
Vitamin C:47.1mg
57.09%
Manganese:0.88mg
44.19%
Fiber:6.11g
24.45%
Vitamin K:25.65µg
24.43%
Phosphorus:233.52mg
23.35%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.01%
Folate:69.26µg
17.31%
Vitamin A:836.97IU
16.74%
Magnesium:64.14mg
16.04%
Potassium:511.68mg
14.62%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.31%
Copper:0.28mg
14.2%
Calcium:140.99mg
14.1%
Iron:2.46mg
13.68%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.87%
Zinc:1.6mg
10.65%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.38%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.14%
Vitamin B3:1.54mg
7.69%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.76%
Source:Epicurious