Zucchini Lemon Basil Ricotta Pasta

Name: Zucchini Lemon Basil Ricotta Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta or other short-cut pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup diced shallot or yellow onion; 1 1/2 cups diced zucchini; 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic; 1/2 cup defrosted corn; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 cup part skim or whole milk ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; Zest and juice of a lemon; 1/3 cup basil leaves

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
329 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Zucchini Lemon Basil Ricotta Pasta

Lindsey Herring

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This one pot pasta with a creamy ricotta cheese sauce paired with fresh lemon and basil is perfection!

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Ingredients

Servings

12 ounces penne pasta or other short-cut pasta reserve 1/2 cup pasta water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced shallot or yellow onion
1 1/2 cups diced zucchini
1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic
1/2 cup defrosted corn
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup part skim or whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Zest and juice of a lemon
1/3 cup basil leaves chopped

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Instructions

Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water then drain the pasta into a colander. Return the pot to the stove and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add in the shallot and sauté for a minute. Add in the zucchini, corn, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Sauté another 2 minutes and then add in the garlic. Sauté for another minute.
Pour in the white wine and stir everything together. Add in the ricotta, Parmesan and reserved pasta water. Stir together until a sauce forms then add the pasta back in along with the lemon zest, juice and basil. Stir everything together until coated in the sauce and taste for seasoning. Serve immediately topped with extra basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 151mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	329kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	40g	13%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Cholesterol	23mg	8%
Sodium	151mg	6%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%