Orecchiette With Corn, Greens, And Ricotta

Serves: 3

Lelia Marks

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

45

Sweetness

43

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

1

Pepper

110 g

Ricotta

Directions:

1

Cook 1/2 pound orecchiette; drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid

2

Meanwhile, cook 2 ounces chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, 5–8 minutes

3

Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes

4

Add 8 cups chopped Swiss chard leaves; season with salt and pepper

5

Cook, tossing often, until wilted, about 5 minutes

6

Toss in pasta and cooking liquid; cook until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes

7

Serve dolloped with 4 ounces ricotta and topped with torn fresh basil

8

Cook 1/2 pound orecchiette; drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid

9

Meanwhile, cook 2 ounces chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, 5–8 minutes

10

Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes

11

Add 8 cups chopped Swiss chard leaves; season with salt and pepper

12

Cook, tossing often, until wilted, about 5 minutes

13

Toss in pasta and cooking liquid; cook until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes

14

Serve dolloped with 4 ounces ricotta and topped with torn fresh basil