Shepherd's Pasta: Pasta alla Pecoraio (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Shepherd's Pasta: Pasta alla Pecoraio (Mario Batali)
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Directions:

  1. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses with the red pepper flakes, black pepper, and the fennel seeds, mixing well.
  3. Cook the pasta in the water according to the package directions, until tender yet al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking water. Return the pasta to the dry pot and beat a few tablespoons of the hot water into the cheese mixture to thin it. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss over high heat 1 minute. Season with salt, if necessary.
  4. Serve sprinkled with bread crumbs and drizzled with hot pepper oil.
  5. Red Pepper Oil:
  6. Place the oil, jalapenos, and pepper flakes in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Heat the mixture registers 175 degrees F, on a deep-fry thermometer, then remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour into a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand overnight and strain out solids. Transfer to a jar and cover with a lid. This oil will last 3 weeks unrefrigerated in a cool, dark place.
  7. Yield: approximately 1 1/2 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1160.66 Kcal (4859 kJ)
Calories from fat 836.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 92.94g 143%
Cholesterol 28.63mg 10%
Sodium 1110.4mg 46%
Potassium 118.87mg 3%
Total Carbs 68.64g 23%
Sugars 6.71g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.52g 18%
Protein 19.92g 40%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 44%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 204.6mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 472.34 Kcal (1978 kJ)
Calories from fat 340.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.82g 143%
Cholesterol 11.65mg 10%
Sodium 451.89mg 46%
Potassium 48.37mg 3%
Total Carbs 27.93g 23%
Sugars 2.73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 18%
Protein 8.11g 40%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 44%
Iron 0.9mg 12%
Calcium 83.3mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.2
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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