Description
A creamy and delicious pasta dish made with fresh zucchini and ricotta cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced zucchini and cook until tender.
- Stir in ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat pasta.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Creamy Zucchini Ricotta Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian Pasta, Weeknight Dinner