Pasta With Tomato Broth, Bacon, Peas And Ricotta

  1. 1. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add carrot, celery and onion, and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Lower heat to prevent browning.
  2. 2. Add garlic and fresh tomatoes, if using. Stir and heat through. Add basil, parsley, wine, canned tomatoes and 2 cups water. Simmer until liquid reduces to a thick broth, about 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve, discard sieve contents, and season broth with plenty of salt and pepper.
  3. 3. Cook bacon in skillet over very low heat until crisped and fat is rendered. Drain off extra fat.
  4. 4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and stir. Boil until just tender.
  5. 5. Over low heat, add tomato broth to bacon in skillet. Add peas and heat through while pasta cooks.
  6. 6. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add tomato broth and pecorino Romano cheese and toss well over low heat. Transfer to serving bowls. Dollop ricotta on top, sprinkle with basil, and serve immediately.

olive oil, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, italian plum tomatoes, chicken, basil, italian parsley, white wine, salt, bacon, cavatelli, romano cheese, fresh ricotta

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pasta-with-tomato-broth-bacon-peas-and-ricotta-1270218 (may not work)

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