FREGOLA WITH GREEN PEAS, MINT, AND RICOTTA

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We remixed pasta e fagioli, turning the brothy pasta into a welcome party for our favorite seasonal triumvirate: peas, mint, and ricotta.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Ricotta     Bacon     Pea     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups fregola
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
2 ounces bacon (about 3 slices), chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shelled fresh peas (from about 1 pound pods) or frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for serving
4 ounces ricotta

Steps:

  • Cook fregola in a large pot of boiling salted water until very al dente, 6-8 minutes. Drain pasta (do not rinse), reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium and cook bacon, stirring often, until bacon is brown around the edges, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add wine, bring to a simmer, and cook until skillet is almost dry, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Add fregola and cook, stirring often, until pasta is just al dente and broth is thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add peas and chopped mint and cook, stirring, until peas are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add pasta cooking liquid as needed to adjust consistency.
  • Serve topped with ricotta, mint, and cracked pepper and drizzled with oil.

Abdullah Abdulwahab
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This dish is a must-try for any fregola lover. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to become a favorite.


Nowshin Silvy
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This fregola dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's a unique and flavorful dish that is sure to wow them.


Salim Salim
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I love the versatility of this dish. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Ken Martin
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This dish is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


FNONBA
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I made this dish with frozen peas and it turned out great. It's a great way to save time and money.


gfbaynes
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This fregola dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the green peas and mint.


Daniyal Sial
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I'm not a huge fan of ricotta cheese, but I really enjoyed this dish. The ricotta added a nice creaminess to the fregola.


Jawad Sardar
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This dish is so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of mint and peas.


Kacper Ogarek
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great weeknight meal.


S burr
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This fregola dish is a great way to use up leftover peas. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


M Kamran
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md jobber
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This dish was easy to make and tasted delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The fregola was cooked perfectly and the green peas and mint added a nice pop of freshness.


Maksuda Muna
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I'm not usually a big fan of fregola, but this recipe changed my mind. The green peas and mint added a nice brightness to the dish, and the ricotta made it creamy and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to c


Deepak Bhattacharya
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This fregola dish was a hit with my family! The combination of green peas, mint, and ricotta was so refreshing and flavorful. The fregola cooked perfectly and had a nice bite to it. I will definitely be making this dish again.