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Orecchiette With Leeks, Peas, and Pecorino Recipe

Orecchiette With Leeks, Peas, and Pecorino Recipe

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Orecchiette With Leeks, Peas, and Pecorino

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Ingredients:

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1 lb dry orecchiette or 1 lb some other short pasta
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves , torn
2 tbsp olive oil
4 leeks, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only )
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (10 oz) package frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated pecorino cheese
2 tsp lemon zest

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks, season with the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 7 minutes.
Add the garlic and peas and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in the cream and 3/4 cup of the Pecorino.
Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 4 minutes.
Drain the pasta and return it to pot. Add the sauce, lemon zest, and mint and toss.
Divide the pasta among shallow bowls and sprinkle with the remaining Pecorino and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	679.84 Kcal (2846 kJ)
Calories from fat	230.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.61g	39%
Cholesterol	58.21mg	19%
Sodium	868.95mg	36%
Potassium	282.04mg	6%
Total Carbs	89.98g	30%
Sugars	7.33g	29%
Dietary Fiber	8.25g	33%
Protein	23.17g	46%
Vitamin C	17.1mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	93mg	517%
Calcium	348.9mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	240.57 Kcal (1007 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.06g	39%
Cholesterol	20.6mg	19%
Sodium	307.49mg	36%
Potassium	99.8mg	6%
Total Carbs	31.84g	30%
Sugars	2.6g	29%
Dietary Fiber	2.92g	33%
Protein	8.2g	46%
Vitamin C	6mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	25%
Iron	32.9mg	517%
Calcium	123.4mg	35%

* 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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