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Ditalini and Peas in Parmesan Broth

Makes
4–6 servings
Ingredients
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Ingredients

Servings
4 servings
Amounts
  • 4 oz. (113 g) bacon (about 3 thick slices), chopped
  • 1 medium fennel bulb, roughly chopped (fronds and all)
  • 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 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
  • 2 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • ¾ cup (80 g) finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
  • Kosher salt
  • 8 oz. (227 g) dry ditalini
  • 8 oz. (227 g) fresh or frozen peas
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating the pasta and peas and to garnish
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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