ORECCHIETTE WITH BUTTERMILK, PEAS, AND PISTACHIOS
We're throwing this pantry pasta all-star a "Welcome to Summer" party with peas and mint. This dish was inspired by Rolf and Daughters in Nashville, where chef Philip Krajeck makes a fermented pasta cloaked in a tangy whey and butter sauce. We use store-bought buttermilk to mimic whey's acidic flavor. It's a perfect foil for the rich butter and cheese in this glossy sauce.
Provided by Molly Baz
Categories Bon Appétit Pasta Dinner Pistachio Pea Leek Mint Buttermilk Parmesan
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely crush with a measuring cup or glass.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water 6 minutes, then add peas and cook until pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, heat butter and 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium heavy pot over medium. Cook leeks, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 3 mint sprigs, stirring occasionally, until leeks are soft but not browned, 6-8 minutes; season with salt. Add buttermilk; bring to a simmer. Pluck out mint; discard.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer pasta and peas to leek mixture. Add 3 oz. Parmesan; cook, stirring vigorously and adding a little pasta water if needed, until sauce is creamy and coats pasta, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; add lemon juice. Pull leaves from remaining mint sprigs, tear into pasta, and toss. Divide pasta among bowls. Top with pistachios and Parmesan; drizzle with oil.
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Phil Shaw
phil85@hotmail.comI would love to try this recipe, but I don't have any buttermilk. Can I use regular milk instead?
Rana Emmi
rana.emmi96@gmail.comThis orecchiette dish is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the peas and pistachios add a nice pop of color.
MUHINDO JIM
jim.muhindo96@hotmail.comI'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. It was still delicious!
M Jamshed thekedar
m-j@aol.comThis dish is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some red pepper flakes or chili powder to give it a bit of a kick.
Mark George
george80@gmail.comI'm allergic to pistachios. Can I substitute another nut, like almonds or walnuts?
Tebogo Morake
m-tebogo@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my orecchiette turned out mushy. I think I may have overcooked it.
Deep Sad Lines
s-deep@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Strawberry Shortcake
shortcake.strawberry@yahoo.comI found that the orecchiette cooked a bit too quickly. I would recommend reducing the cooking time by a minute or two.
Zoraida Serene
zoraida_serene87@gmail.comI would recommend adding a bit of lemon zest to the buttermilk sauce. It really brightens up the flavor.
Nishal Naidoo
naidoo_nishal71@aol.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Alexpahtan Alexpahtan001
a50@yahoo.comI love the addition of pistachios in this dish. They add a nice nutty flavor.
Nkem chika Loveth
nkemc@hotmail.co.ukThis orecchiette dish is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk.
Vinnie Matis
m.vinnie30@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Cavahn Stephens
s.cavahn13@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite orecchiette recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Wilyo Abikar
w.abikar83@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of buttermilk, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the orecchiette and peas.
Shajidul Islam
shajidul.islam43@gmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the orecchiette was cooked perfectly.
Monica Young
m31@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The buttermilk sauce was a bit too heavy and the pistachios were a bit too overpowering.
Heaven Lea
heaven@gmail.comI followed the recipe to a T and the orecchiette turned out perfectly. The buttermilk sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the peas and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Emmilee Childress
c.e@gmail.comThis orecchiette dish was an absolute delight! The combination of buttermilk, peas, and pistachios created a symphony of flavors in my mouth. I especially loved the crunchiness of the pistachios, which added a nice textural contrast to the soft orecc