Orecchiette with Morels and Peas

Name: Orecchiette with Morels and Peas
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 oz. fresh morel mushrooms, about 1 c. (or 1/2 oz. dried and reconstituted), quartered lengthwise and well-rinsed; 1 lb. orecchiette pasta; 8 oz. sugar snap peas, strings removed; 1 c. fresh or frozen (thawed) peas; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 oz.); 1 1/2 c. pea shoots; 1/2 c. Microgreens; Shaved Parmesan, for garnish

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Aug 3, 2016

ghk_0516_Orecchiette With Morels and Peas

Mike Garten

Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

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Brown butter makes the perfect, delicate sauce for this spring pasta.

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Ingredients

Kosher salt
4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 oz. fresh morel mushrooms, about 1 c. (or 1/2 oz. dried and reconstituted), quartered lengthwise and well-rinsed
1 lb. orecchiette pasta
8 oz. sugar snap peas, strings removed
1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) peas
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 oz.)
1 1/2 cups pea shoots
1/2 cup Microgreens
Shaved Parmesan, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Heat a large, covered pot of salted water to boiling on high.
2. Step 2In an 8" skillet, heat butter on medium until light brown and foaming, swirling occasionally; about 3 minutes. Add garlic and morels; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
3. Step 3Cook pasta according to package instructions. Remove 1⁄2 cup pasta water 4 minutes before pasta is done; set aside. Add sugar snap peas and peas to boiling water. Continue cooking until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender. Drain and return to pot.
4. Step 4Add mushroom mixture along with Parmesan, pea shoots, microgreens, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, and 3/4 teaspoon salt; stir until well-combined, adding more cooking water if necessary. Divide among serving bowls; garnish with shaved Parmesan.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 410; Protein 15g; Carbohydrate 65g; Total Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 6g; Dietary Fiber 6g; Sodium 515mg

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