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Pasta with Zucchini, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Ricotta & Pine Nuts
Giorgia Fontana

Pasta with Zucchini, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Ricotta & Pine Nuts

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 563

Ingredients
 

  • 12 oz dried Pasta (short varieties work best)
  • 2 medium zucchini (around 20 oz in total)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and cut into strips
  • 3/4 cup fresh ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup roasted pine nuts
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente stirring occasionally. Save a few ladlefuls of pasta water.
  2. In the meantime, prepare zucchini. Wash them thoroughly, trim away the ends and cut them into thin slices.
  3. In a large pan, add olive oil and garlic. Toss for 60 seconds on medium heat until the garlic starts to release its aroma.
  4. Add zucchini to the pan and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. When zucchini are almost done, add sun-dried tomatoes (cut into strips) and a pinch of salt. Cook for a few more minutes, then turn off the heat.
  6. In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese with a good help of freshly ground black pepper and a ladleful of pasta water to create a thick and creamy sauce.
  7. When pasta is ready, drain it and add it to the bowl along with zucchini and dried tomatoes. Mix everything gently to combine the ingredients.
  8. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 582IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3mg