Easy Ricotta Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
                                            
                                            6 reviews
                                        
                                    
                                        Excellent
                                    
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                        Prep Time
5 mins
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                        Cook Time
5 mins
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                        Total Time
15 mins
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                        Servings
2
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                        Calories
635 kcal
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                        Course
Main Course, Dinner
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                        Cuisine
Italian
 
																									Easy Ricotta Pesto Pasta
															
																
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													This ricotta pesto pasta is a simple, yet delicious meal that uses only three main ingredients and comes together in minutes. It has the perfect combination of creamy textures and vibrant flavors with minimal prep, making it ideal for busy weeknights or when you just need a quick pasta fix. Sometimes, less really is more in the kitchen.
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                                Ingredients
- 8 oz Rigatoni pasta, or another short shaped pasta (½ lb)
 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
 - ½ cup pesto
 - salt to taste
 - grated parmesan cheese (optional) for serving
 
Nutrition Information
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												Calories  
												635kcal
																									(32%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												44g
																									(15%)
																																			
												Protein  
												24g
																									(48%)
																																			
												Fat  
												40g
																									(62%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												14g
																									(70%)
																																			
												Polyunsaturated Fat  
												1g
																																			
												Monounsaturated Fat  
												5g
																																			
												Cholesterol  
												68mg
																									(23%)
																																			
												Sodium  
												685mg
																									(29%)
																																			
												Potassium  
												180mg
																									(5%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												3g
																									(12%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												3g
																									(6%)
																																			
												Vitamin A  
												1802IU
																									(36%)
																																			
												Calcium  
												364mg
																									(36%)
																																			
												Iron  
												2mg
																									(11%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 635kcal | 32% | 
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% | 
| Protein | 24g | 48% | 
| Fat | 40g | 62% | 
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% | 
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% | 
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% | 
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% | 
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% | 
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% | 
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | 
| Sugar | 3g | 6% | 
| Vitamin A | 1802IU | 36% | 
| Calcium | 364mg | 36% | 
| Iron | 2mg | 11% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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