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# Meatless Friday: Orecchiette with Ricotta and Peas

Apr 7, 2017 8:30:30 AM  |  by [Barb Szyszkiewicz](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/barb-szyszkiewicz-ofs)

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This pasta dish definitely qualifies as comfort food. It’s quick to make, frugal and pantry-friendly. If you don’t have shallots, use a small onion instead and make sure it’s well-caramelized to bring out the sweetness. This is a good recipe to make with the kids; if they're old enough to trust at the stove, they can caramelize the shallots or onions. Younger children can stir in the peas and cheese at the end.

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#### Orecchiette with Ricotta and Peas

 

Makes 4 servings

1/2 lb orecchiette pasta  
2 shallots, peeled and sliced  
2 TBL olive oil  
1 clove garlic, minced  
1 cup frozen peas  
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper  
1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions.

While pasta cooks, caramelize shallots in olive oil. When shallots are done, stir in garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 2 minutes more.

Drain pasta and return to pot. Toss with shallot mixture, peas, and ricotta. Serve immediately.

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*Copyright 2017 Barb Szyszkiewicz*

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### [Barb Szyszkiewicz](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/barb-szyszkiewicz-ofs)

Barb Szyszkiewicz, senior editor at [CatholicMom.com](http://catholicmom.com), is a wife, mom of 3 young adults, and a Secular Franciscan. Barb enjoys writing, cooking, and reading, and is a music minister at her parish. Find her blog at [FranciscanMom](http://franciscanmom.com) and her family’s favorite recipes with nutrition information at [Cook and Count](http://cookandcount.wordpress.com). Barb is the author of *[The Handy Little Guide to Prayer](https://amzn.to/2LQB2oL)* and * [The Handy Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours](https://amzn.to/3wbDB8k)*, available from Our Sunday Visitor.

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