Looking for a pasta recipe? Then check out this delicious penne sprinkled with fresh Parmesan cheese – perfect for Italian-style dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Penne with Zucchini and Ricotta
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 30 min
- Ingredients 9
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz.) pkg. uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb. small zucchini, sliced (3 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely sliced fresh basil
- 2 2/3 oz. (2/3 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Step1Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
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Step2Meanwhile, heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic and zucchini; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
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Step3In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half-and-half and salt; stir until well blended. Add to zucchini mixture; cook and stir until hot.
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Step4In large serving bowl, combine cooked pasta, zucchini mixture and basil; toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
470
Calories
15g
Total Fat
21g
Protein
63g
Total Carbohydrate
6g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 2/3 Cups
- Calories
- 470
- Calories from Fat
- 140
- Total Fat
- 15g
- 23%
- Saturated Fat
- 8g
- 40%
- Cholesterol
- 35mg
- 12%
- Sodium
- 460mg
- 19%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 63g
- 21%
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- 12%
- Sugars
- 6g
- Protein
- 21g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 15%
- 15%
- Vitamin C
- 10%
- 10%
- Calcium
- 35%
- 35%
- Iron
- 20%
- 20%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Fat;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
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