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Orecchiette and Arugula with Creamy Ricotta Sauce Recipe

Orecchiette and Arugula with Creamy Ricotta Sauce Recipe

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Orecchiette and Arugula with Creamy Ricotta Sauce

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 quarts water
2 1/2 tsp salt, divided
1 lb uncooked orecchiette
1 cup (8 oz) homemade ricotta cheese
3/4 cup (3 oz) grated fresh pecorino romano cheese, divided
1 tbsp extravirgin olive oil
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 cups thinly sliced trimmed arugula
2 cups chopped plum tomato (about 5 medium)

Directions:

Bring 6 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir in pasta; cook 12 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, Homemade Ricotta Cheese, 1/4 cup pecorino, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, stirring well. Add hot pasta, 1/4 cup reserved cooking water, and arugula; toss well to coat. Add additional cooking water if sauce is too thick. Spoon about 1 1/4 cups pasta mixture onto each of 8 plates. Top each serving with 1/4 cup tomato and 1 tablespoon pecorino. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	208.74 Kcal (874 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.03g	3%
Cholesterol	4.39mg	1%
Sodium	772.72mg	32%
Potassium	143.02mg	3%
Total Carbs	39.8g	13%
Sugars	3.04g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.67g	15%
Protein	7.83g	16%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	24.9mg	138%
Calcium	102.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	24.75 Kcal (104 kJ)
Calories from fat	2.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.24g	3%
Cholesterol	0.52mg	1%
Sodium	91.63mg	32%
Potassium	16.96mg	3%
Total Carbs	4.72g	13%
Sugars	0.36g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.44g	15%
Protein	0.93g	16%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	20%
Iron	3mg	138%
Calcium	12.2mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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