PACCHERI AND CHEESE WITH PEAS AND MINT

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Vegetarian     Dinner     Ricotta     Mint     Arugula     Pea     Spring     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter plus more for pan
1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan, divided (about 3 1/2 ounces total)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded Fontina cheese
1 large egg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound paccheri rigati or rigatoni
1 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas
2 cups coarsely chopped arugula
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 cup ricotta (about 9 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Butter pan. Dust pan all over with 1/3 cup Parmesan. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; whisk for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer, whisking often. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, whisking frequently, until sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in Fontina and 1 cup Parmesan. Add egg; whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Cover sauce and keep warm.
  • Arrange a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 375°F. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until almost al dente (pasta will continue to cook while baking). Using a large slotted spoon, transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add peas to pasta water; cook until just tender, about 1 minute. Drain peas; add to bowl with pasta. Stir in cheese sauce. Add arugula, 1 cup parsley, and 1/2 cup mint to pasta mixture; mix to evenly incorporate.
  • Transfer half of pasta mixture to prepared pan. Mix ricotta and lemon zest in a small bowl; dot half of ricotta mixture over pasta. Spoon remaining pasta mixture into pan and dot with remaining ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake pasta for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake pasta until top is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. Let rest for 30 minutes; remove pan sides. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley and 2 tablespoons mint and cut into wedges.

Maya MacLachlan
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This recipe was a miss for me. The paccheri was overcooked and the cheese sauce was too thick. The peas and mint were a nice touch, but they couldn't save the dish.


tope alabi
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The cheese sauce was a bit bland, but the paccheri was cooked perfectly and the peas and mint added a nice touch of freshness.


Andrew Rouleau
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The paccheri was a bit overcooked, but the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. The peas and mint added a nice touch of freshness.


Sebastian Alford
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but the paccheri was cooked perfectly and the peas and mint added a nice touch of freshness.


FELIX CHIBUZOR
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I really enjoyed this recipe! The paccheri was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. The peas and mint added a nice touch of freshness.


Salvador Ibarra
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This dish was amazing! The paccheri was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. The peas and mint added a nice touch of flavor.


Tristan Whitcomb
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I loved this recipe! The paccheri was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. The peas and mint added a nice touch of freshness.


Grace Fiagbedzi
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This recipe is a must-try! The paccheri was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. The peas and mint added a nice touch of flavor.


Beya Kd
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This dish was delicious! The paccheri was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. The peas and mint added a nice touch of freshness.


Subhan Subhan
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I highly recommend this recipe! The paccheri was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. The peas and mint added a nice touch of flavor.


mahlodi stella thobane
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This dish is a winner! The paccheri was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. The peas and mint added a nice touch of freshness.


Ernesto Vasquez
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The paccheri is cooked al dente and the cheese sauce is rich and creamy. The peas and mint add a nice pop of flavor.


Titiima Titima
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The paccheri was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. The peas and mint added a nice touch of flavor.


Igwe Sunday
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I'm not usually a fan of peas, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the mint added a refreshing touch.


Afia Kamran
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This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the cheesy pasta and the adults enjoyed the sophisticated flavors. The peas and mint added a nice touch of elegance.


Raza Butt
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The paccheri was cooked al dente and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. The peas and mint added a nice pop of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ibra Movic
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Wow! This recipe is a keeper. The paccheri cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. The peas and mint added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again!


Molewa junior
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This paccheri and cheese with peas and mint was an absolute delight! The flavors and textures were perfectly balanced, with the creamy cheese sauce coating the tender pasta and the peas adding a delightful sweetness. The mint added a refreshing touch