DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 lb orecchiette
7 ounces unsalted roasted shelled pistachios (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1 garlic clove , minced
1/2 cup finely shredded pecorino cheese, plus more for serving
2 scallions , cut into 2-inch lengths and julienned
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the pistachios until coarsely chopped.
Add the [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 pints cherry tomatoes , halved
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup thinly sliced mint leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped oregano
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 large red bell peppers
3/4 lb feta , sliced 3/4 inch thick
2 lbs sweet and hot sausage
2 lbs dried orecchiette

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with 7 tablespoons of the olive oil, the mint and 2 tablespoons of the oregano; season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for up to [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
4 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 (28ounce)can diced tomatoes with juice
1/4 cup water
1 (15ounce)can cannellini , drained and rinsed (white kidney beans)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
8 ounces orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta)or
1 medium pasta shells
1 lb broccoli florets , separated into small florets (about 5 cups)
3 tablespoons freshly shaved parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and crushed red pepper; stir 1 minute. Stir in [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb dry orecchietteorsome other short some other short pasta
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves , torn
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 leeks , thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 (10ounce)package frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated pecorino cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest

DIRECTIONS

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks, season with the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the [...]

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
1 pound orecchiette pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 small white onion, diced, (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup frozen or shelled fresh peas
2 tablespoon water
4 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin [...]