38 little ear Recipes

olive oil, pancetta or bacon, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, chopped fresh italian parsley, ground pork, crushed tomatoes with added puree, bay leaves, chopped fresh sage, gnocchi-shaped pasta , orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta), or medium pasta shells, saffron threads, crumbled, freshly grated pecorino sardo or pecorino romano cheese (about 3 oz)

orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta), bacon, chopped, shallots, trimmed, quartered, sugar snap peas (about 8 oz), pea tendrils, frozen petite peas, thawed, sliced fresh mint, shaved parmesan cheese, shaved parmesan cheese

olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, chickpeas, cooked (garbanzo beans), fresh sage, minced, chicken broth (more as needed), cracked black pepper, orecchiette (little ears), butter, salt, parmesan cheese, grated (more as needed)

orecchiette (little ears pasta), dry white wine, lemon lemons , rind of, cream, juice from 1 lemon, milk (if required), grated provolone cheese, sage leaves, salt and pepper

orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta), thick cut bacon, chopped (approx 4 oz), onion, chopped, frozen peas, canned garbanzo beans, drained (chick peas), fresh mint, chopped (or basil), parmesan cheese, grated (divided ), extra virgin olive oil

campanelle (trumpet-shaped pasta) or orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta), extra-virgin olive oil, divided, zucchini, trimmed , cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, garlic cloves, chopped, chopped fresh oregano, grated pecorino cheese, plus additional for sprinkling

extra-virgin olive oil, breast halves and 2 leg-thigh pieces from 1 4 1/2-lb duck, skinned; or 2 lb chicken thighs with bones, skinned, coarsely chopped fresh basil, garlic cloves, chopped, chopped fresh thyme, cinnamon stick, dried crushed red pepper, canned crushed tomatoes or canned tomato puree (from two 28-oz cans), orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta), coarsely chopped arugula, freshly grated parmesan cheese, dice feta cheese

garbanzo beans (chickpeas), olive oil, italian hot sausages, casings removed, chopped fresh rosemary, garlic cloves, chopped, dried crushed red pepper, tomato paste, canned low-salt chicken broth, orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) or other small pasta, grated romano cheese

asparagus , tough ends snapped off, shallots or 1 bunch green onion, diced, garlic clove, diced (or more ), extra virgin olive oil, ripe yellow tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 2 large plum tomatoes, italian white wine (see below ), chicken broth (homemade or canned ), fresh basil , cut in chiffonade, orecchiette, cooked to al dente (little ears, i think that small shells would work just fine, or plain gnocci), mozzarella cheese, shredded (i used more), provolone cheese, shredded (used a little more, again), grated parmesan cheese (used a little more again, cup,mon! i m in the dairy state!)

uncooked orecchiette ( little ears pasta), extravirgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, chopped sun-dried tomatoes , packed without oil, crushed red pepper, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, trimmed arugula or baby spinach, fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped (about 1 package), grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, pine nuts, toasted, grated parmesan cheese

flour, cornstarch, baking powder, eggs, ice water, ears corn, cooked and kernels removed, chopped chili peppers, canola oil , for cooking pancakes, mild red pepper jelly

oricchette pasta (little ears or bow tie would work fine or small shells), pancetta, diced, onion, medium and finely chopped, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (1 1/2 cans), tomatoes (lightly seeded and chopped ), baby spinach (1 bag of fresh spinach), minced garlic, red pepper flakes (adjust as to how much heat you want), dry white wine (chardonney or chablis), chicken broth, parsley, chopped, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil , to (1 to saute the vegetables, 2 for the spinach), butter, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil

extra virgin olive oil, chopped onions, trimmed sugar snap peas , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, orecchiete pasta (little ear-shaped pasta) or 8 oz pasta shells, whole milk ricotta cheese, torn fresh basil leaf, grated lemon peel, mrs. dash extra spicy seasoning or mrs dash italian seasoning, fresh coarse ground black pepper (optional)

orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta), bacon, chopped, shallots, trimmed, quartered, sugar snap peas (about 8 oz), pea tendrils, frozen baby peas, thawed, sliced fresh mint, shaved parmesan cheese, shaved parmesan cheese

olive oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, dry crushed red pepper, diced tomatoes with juice, water, cannellini, drained and rinsed (white kidney beans), chopped fresh basil, orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) or 1 medium pasta shells, broccoli floret, separated into small florets (about 5 cups), freshly shaved parmesan cheese

kale stemmed, leaves chopped, evoo, onion chopped, garlic minced, sweet italian sausage casings removed, crumbled, dry white wine, orecchiette pasta (little ears), cannellini beans (westbrae or progresso best) drained, rinsed, parmesan cheese grated

golden raisins, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped red onion, garlic cloves, minced, red or green swiss chard (about 12 oz), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped, beet greens (about 6 oz), stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped, minced peeled fresh ginger, grated lemon peel, orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta), soft fresh goat cheese (such as montrachet)

extra virgin olive oil, chickpeas, drained, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, broccoli rabe, chopped into 1-inch pieces, vegetable broth, hot cooked orecchiette ( little ears pasta), salt, grated parmesan cheese (optional)