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Little Ears Pasta with Peas, Mint and Ricotta

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Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 15 mins
Servings 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces orecchiette or shell pasta
  • 1 can Libby's Naturals Sweet Peas (drained)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Instructions
    1.  In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, ½ cup parmesan, lemon zest, and pepper.
    2. Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta and reserve 1 cup of water.
    3. Add cooked pasta and peas into bowl with ricotta mixture along with ¼ cup of pasta water. Stir until the ricotta is evenly incorporated with the pasta. If it is too dry, add reserved water a little at a time. Add remaining parmesan and chopped mint; serve warm.
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