LINGUINI w/ smashed peas, sausage, and Ricotta Cheese
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 560.2
- Total Fat: 31.3 g
- Cholesterol: 69.4 mg
- Sodium: 572.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 47.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 22.5 g
View full nutritional breakdown of LINGUINI w/ smashed peas, sausage, and Ricotta Cheese calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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1 lb. Linguini
1 Cup Whole Ricotta
1 bunch fresh basil leaves (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh grated Pecorino Cheese
1 teaspoon salt
2 T. olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 1/4 pound Italian Sausage
2 cups frozen peas
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta till firm to the bite, stiring occationally, about 8-9 minutes, drain and reserve 2 cups of water.
Meanwhile in a deep skillet heat oil and garlic over medium-high heat and add the sausage breaking it up with a wooden spoon. When sausage has browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the peas to the pan and using the back of a wooden spoon, smash the peas. Turn off heat. Add ricotta to the peas along with the cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding the pasta cooking water 1/4 cup at a time, if needed to keep the pasta moist. Return sausage to the pan, add the chopped basil and pecorino cheese. Toss gently and serve!
Serving Size: makes 8 servings
Meanwhile in a deep skillet heat oil and garlic over medium-high heat and add the sausage breaking it up with a wooden spoon. When sausage has browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add the peas to the pan and using the back of a wooden spoon, smash the peas. Turn off heat. Add ricotta to the peas along with the cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding the pasta cooking water 1/4 cup at a time, if needed to keep the pasta moist. Return sausage to the pan, add the chopped basil and pecorino cheese. Toss gently and serve!
Serving Size: makes 8 servings