Orecchiette with Salsa Cruda and Ricotta

Orecchiette with Salsa Cruda and Ricotta

  • prep: 10 min
  • cook: 30 min
  • total: 40 min
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  • Summary

    Ripe juices from plump late-summer tomatoes permeate this quick, flavorful pasta—and make you wish it could be August all year long.

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium shallot, minced
    • 2 small garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
    • 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
    • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped basil
    • 1 pound dried orecchiette
    • 3/4 cup ricotta (preferably fresh)
    • Small basil leaves

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 4
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 586 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 15 g 22.75%
    • Saturated Fat: 4 g 20.61%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 23 mg 7.5%
    • Sodium: 256 mg 10.65%
    • Calcium: 320 mg 32.03%
    • Potassium: 509 mg 14.53%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 9 mg 51.88%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 92 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 8 g 30.47%
    • Sugar: 6 g
    • Protein: 23 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 1 g
    • Vitamin A 57.15%
    • Vitamin C 45.57%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat2
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch5
    • Exchange - Vegetables2
    • Exchange - Lean Meat1
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total4 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total1 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy1 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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