Zucchini Lemon Basil Ricotta Pasta
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
329 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Zucchini Lemon Basil Ricotta Pasta
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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
- 12 ounces penne pasta reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, or other short-cut pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion diced; or shallot
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic grated or minced
- 1/2 cup corn defrosted
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 1/4 cup white wine dry
- 1 cup ricotta cheese part skim or whole milk
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- lemon zest and juice
- 1/3 cup basil chopped, leaves
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
(35%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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