Peas with Baked Ricotta and Bread Crumbs Recipe

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Peas with Baked Ricotta and Bread Crumbs

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Ingredients:

Serving

olive oil
1 cup high-quality ricotta cheese, such as hand-dipped full-fat ricotta
2 to 3 tbsp fresh bread crumbs
4 tsp butter
2 large shallots or 1/2 small onion, finely diced (about 1/3 cup)
5 small sage leaves, minced (about 1 1/2 tsp)
1 1/2 lb pod peas, shucked (about 1 cup)
grated zest of 1 lemon
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
chunk of parmesan cheese , for grating

Directions:

Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a small baking dish; a round Spanish earthenware dish about 6 inches across is perfect for this amount.
If your ricotta is wet and milky, drain it first by putting it in a colander and pressing out the excess liquid. Pack the ricotta into the dish, drizzle a little olive oil over the surface, and bake 20 minutes or until the cheese has begun to set and brown on top. Cover the surface with the bread crumbs and continue to bake until the bread crumbs are browned and crisp, another 10 minutes. (The amount of time it takes for ricotta cheese to bake until set can vary tremendously, so it may well take longer than the times given here, especially if it wasn't drained.)
When the cheese is finished baking, heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. When the butter foams, add the shallots and sage and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the peas, 1/2 cup water, and the lemon zest. Simmer until the peas are bright green and tender; the time will vary, but it should be 3 to 5 minutes. Whatever you do, don't let them turn gray. Season with salt and a little freshly ground pepper, not too much.
Divide the ricotta between 2 plates. Spoon the peas over the cheese. Grate some Parmesan over all and enjoy while warm.
With Pasta: Cook 1 cup or so pasta shells in boiling, salted water. Drain and toss them with the peas, cooked as above, and then with the ricotta. The peas nestle in the pasta, like little green pearls.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	276.24 Kcal (1157 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.24g	13%
Cholesterol	20.34mg	7%
Sodium	96.9mg	4%
Potassium	705.65mg	15%
Total Carbs	43.27g	14%
Sugars	16.97g	68%
Dietary Fiber	8.84g	35%
Protein	9.59g	19%
Vitamin C	41.2mg	69%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	103.1mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	113.86 Kcal (477 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.4g	13%
Cholesterol	8.38mg	7%
Sodium	39.94mg	4%
Potassium	290.85mg	15%
Total Carbs	17.83g	14%
Sugars	6.99g	68%
Dietary Fiber	3.64g	35%
Protein	3.95g	19%
Vitamin C	17mg	69%
Iron	1.2mg	16%
Calcium	42.5mg	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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