SPRING GARDEN LINGUINE WITH RICOTTA
This easy to make pasta dish is full of the fresh, sweet, green flavors of spring like mint, fava beans, and peas.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a large stockpot with water, add 1 tablespoon salt, and bring to a boil; meanwhile, prepare an ice bath. Place beans in a sieve, and lower into water. Let water return to a boil, about 1 minute; blanch 1 minute more. Remove sieve from water, and place beans in ice bath. Transfer to a colander; drain. Peel and discard tough skins; set beans aside.
- Using same blanching water and sieve, blanch peas until just tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove sieve from water; transfer peas to ice bath. Transfer peas to a colander, drain, and set aside.
- Discard blanching water; fill stockpot with fresh water. Add 1 tablespoon salt, and bring to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente.
- Meanwhile, combine ricotta, Parmesan, chopped mint, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Just before pasta has finished cooking, add 1 cup cooking water to cheese mixture; stir to combine.
- Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the olive oil; toss. Add ricotta mixture, reserved fava beans, and reserved peas; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with mint leaves; serve.
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HUNNY Tanoli
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The ricotta and vegetables make for a delicious and satisfying dish. I will definitely be making this again!
anis ask
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the colorful pasta and the creamy ricotta sauce. I also appreciated the fact that this recipe is relatively healthy.
nomatter bhalaki
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy ricotta sauce and the colorful vegetables. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Sayaa123 T
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and the dish is sure to impress your guests. I highly recommend it!
pathari morang
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta, so I used cottage cheese instead. It worked just fine and the dish was still very good. I liked the addition of lemon zest, which really brightened up the flavors.
Shifat Mahmud
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some asparagus, zucchini, and peas that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect way to do it. The dish was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Mohamod Sayim
[email protected]I had some trouble finding fresh fava beans, so I used frozen ones instead. They worked just fine, but I think fresh beans would have been even better. Overall, this was a good recipe and I would make it again.
Clarain Matthys
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more garlic or some other kind of seasoning. However, the vegetables were cooked perfectly and the ricotta was a nice touch.
Bahar Jafaar
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The ricotta adds a lovely creaminess, while the vegetables provide a nice crunch and sweetness. I also appreciate the fact that this recipe is relatively healthy, yet still very satisfying.
Sayra Emery
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very satisfying. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy spring pasta dish.
Ispas Marian
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family enjoyed. The kids loved the colorful vegetables and the adults appreciated the sophisticated flavors. I highly recommend this recipe!
maseko gauta
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of ricotta, but this recipe changed my mind! The cheese added a smooth and creamy texture to the dish, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Samith Rathnayake
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The ricotta and vegetables were a perfect combination, and the lemon zest added a lovely brightness. I served this dish to my family and they all raved about it. Definitely a keeper!
Sandro Catto
[email protected]This recipe was a delightful journey into the flavors of spring! The linguine was cooked perfectly and the ricotta added a creamy richness that balanced out the vibrant vegetables. I especially loved the addition of fresh basil, which really brighten