{"id":"a7ea7e88-b5e7-4666-b365-a4e1cc50bfe2","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a7ea7e88-b5e7-4666-b365-a4e1cc50bfe2","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/ditalini-and-peas-in-parmesan-broth?srsltid=AfmBOopXa2hay6w6X8DytwJE3WZFczNwmV0tE0s2CuL-9sWOvbAxQtF6","title":"Ditalini and Peas in Parmesan Broth","description":"This pasta and peas recipe is all about the broth: A creamy, rich, Parmesan-fortified chicken broth brings together all of the flavors in a homey elegance.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4–6 servings","total_time":"1 hour 45 minutes","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/6969889e09bb7d32880e3e88/16:9/w_5456,h_3069,c_limit/Ditalini_and_Peas_In_Parm_Broth_2798.jpeg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 oz. (113 g) bacon (about 3 thick slices), chopped","item":"bacon (about 3 thick slices)","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"chopped","metric_alternate":{"quantity":113,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 medium fennel bulb, roughly chopped (fronds and all)","item":"medium fennel bulb, roughly chopped","quantity":1,"preparation":"fronds and all"},{"text":"1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped","item":"large yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"roughly chopped"},{"text":"5 garlic cloves, smashed","item":"garlic cloves, smashed","quantity":5},{"text":"6 cups (1.4 L) unsalted chicken or vegetable broth, homemade or store-bought","item":"unsalted chicken or vegetable broth, homemade or store-bought","quantity":6,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1.4,"unit":"L"}},{"text":"12 oz. (about 2 cups/340 g) Parmesan rinds","item":"(about 2 cups/340 g) Parmesan rinds","quantity":12,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"½ bunch (1½ oz./43 g) fresh parsley","item":"(1 1/2 oz./43 g) fresh parsley","quantity":0.5,"unit":"bunch"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. black peppercorns","item":"black peppercorns","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 dried bay leaves","item":"dried bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"2 dried shiitake mushrooms","item":"dried shiitake mushrooms","quantity":2},{"text":"¾ cup (80 g) finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving","item":"finely grated Parmesan","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for serving","metric_alternate":{"quantity":80,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"8 oz. (227 g) dry ditalini","item":"dry ditalini","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","metric_alternate":{"quantity":227,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"8 oz. (227 g) fresh or frozen peas","item":"fresh or frozen peas","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","metric_alternate":{"quantity":227,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating the pasta and peas and to garnish","item":"Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating the pasta and peas and to garnish"},{"text":"Zest of 1 lemon","item":"Zest of 1 lemon"},{"text":"Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste","item":"Freshly cracked black pepper","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place 4 oz. (113 g) bacon (about 3 thick slices), chopped, in a large pot, set over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon starts to render and brown, 5–6 minutes.","section":"Parmesan Broth"},{"number":2,"text":"Add 1 medium fennel bulb, roughly chopped (fronds and all), 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped, and 5 garlic cloves, smashed, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to brown and soften, 5–7 minutes.","section":"Parmesan Broth"},{"number":3,"text":"Add 6 cups (1.4 L) unsalted chicken or vegetable broth, homemade or store-bought, 12 oz. (about 2 cups/340 g) Parmesan rinds, ½ bunch (1½ oz./43 g) fresh parsley, 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns, 2 dried bay leaves, and 2 dried shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Be sure to maintain a bare simmer through the cooking so you don’t boil away your lovely broth!","section":"Parmesan Broth"},{"number":4,"text":"After the broth has simmered for 1 hour, bring another large pot of water to a boil over high heat.","section":"Parmesan Broth"},{"number":5,"text":"Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl. Transfer about one-third of the broth to a blender. Add ¾ cup (80 g) finely grated Parmesan and carefully (the mixture will be hot), with the blender vented, blend on low until the Parmesan is emulsified into the broth.","section":"Parmesan Broth"},{"number":6,"text":"Stir the blended broth into the rest of the broth, and keep warm, stirring often to keep it emulsified, while you boil the pasta.","section":"Parmesan Broth"},{"number":7,"text":"Generously season the boiling water from step 4 with kosher salt, and drop in 8 oz. (227 g) dry ditalini. When the pasta is about 4 minutes from being al dente, drop in 8 oz. (227 g) fresh peas and cook until both the pasta and peas are cooked. If you’re using 8 oz. (227 g) frozen peas, drop them in just 1 minute shy of the pasta being done.","section":"Ditalini and Peas"},{"number":8,"text":"Strain the pasta and peas, and return them to the pot. Toss with extra-virgin olive olive oil to coat and then stir in zest of 1 lemon and season with salt.","section":"Ditalini and Peas"},{"number":9,"text":"Divide the pasta and peas among serving bowls. Top with the hot Parmesan broth, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper, and more finely grated Parmesan, and serve.","section":"Ditalini and Peas"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T19:35:29.870533+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T19:35:29.870533+00:00"}