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Capellini with Fresh Ricotta, Roasted Garlic, Corn, and Herbs

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Capellini with Fresh Ricotta, Roasted Garlic, Corn, and Herbs

Capellini with Fresh Ricotta, Roasted Garlic, Corn, and Herbs

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Equipment

  • Hand Mixer - For whipping cream or ricotta cheese into various textures.

  • Pasta Roller Set - Essential for homemade pasta, though not used in this recipe directly, it's a valuable tool for many Italian dishes.

  • High-Speed Blender - Useful for making smooth purees or sauces that could accompany the Capellini dish.

  • Canning Jar with Sealable Lids and Rings - Perfect for preserving roasted garlic, corn, or ricotta preparations if desired.

  • Chef's Knife - A versatile tool for preparing ingredients like herbs, corn kernels, or garlic cloves.

  • Food Processor (with chopping blade) - Can be used to chop herbs finely or mix dressings and sauces.

  • Electric Skillet - Ideal for roasting vegetables evenly; in this context, it could be used for the corn mentioned in the recipe.

  • Oven-Safe Baking Dish (e.g., Ceramic or Cast Iron) - For baking or roasting components of your dish if you choose to prepare some elements at home rather than purchasing them pre-made.

  • Immersion Blender - Useful for making creamy sauces directly in pots without transferring contents.

  • Digital Scale - Accurate measurement is key in gourmet cooking, especially when dealing with delicate pasta or portion control.

  • Airtight Food Storage Containers - For storing ingredients like ricotta cheese and prepared dish components safely at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of garlic, top 1/2 inch cut off

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 4 ears of fresh corn with husks

  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel

  • 8 ounces capellini

  • 2 cups (loosely packed) mixed greens

  • 2 cups torn radicchio leaves

  • 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese (7 to 8 ounces)

  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus shaved Parmesan for garnish

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place head of garlic on sheet of foil. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; wrap foil around garlic and crimp to seal tightly. Place garlic and corn on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until corn is tender and garlic is soft, about 25 minutes for corn and 40 minutes for garlic. Cool slightly.
2

Instruction 2

Squeeze garlic out of skins into large bowl; add any oil from foil. Add lemon juice, lemon peel, and 3 tablespoons oil; mash garlic, then whisk mixture. Shuck corn; cut kernels from cob and transfer to same bowl.
3

Instruction 3

Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Place in medium bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Using kitchen shears, cut pasta crosswise several times.
4

Instruction 4

Add pasta, greens, radicchio, ricotta, grated Parmesan, and herbs to bowl with garlic mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with shaved Parmesan.
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