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Easy Ricotta Pesto Pasta
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 635 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
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
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
% 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.