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Zucchini Lemon Basil Ricotta Pasta

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.