Zucchini and Ricotta Shells
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Zucchini and Ricotta Shells
Photography by Matthew Kimura
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cook time : 10 minutes
- Total time : PT15M
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 404404 cal |
| pro | 14 g14g pro |
| total fat | 9 g9g total fat |
| sat. fat | 3 g3g sat. fat |
| carb | 66 g66g carb |
| fibre | 5 g5g fibre |
| chol | 16 mg16mg chol |
| sodium | 580 mg580mg sodium |
| potassium | 282 mg282mg potassium |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 99 calcium |
| iron | 2626 iron |
| vit A | 1212 vit A |
| vit C | 1212 vit C |
| folate | 8484 folate |
Canadian Living Test Kitchen food experts create every recipe to inspire home cooks and share how fun and satisfying cooking is.
Ingredients
- 4 cups medium shell pasta 4 cups medium shell pasta or large shell pasta
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 tsp grated lemon rind
- 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 zucchinis 2 zucchinis
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion , green part only2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion, green part only
- 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation
In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cooking liquid. In large bowl, toss together pasta, ricotta, lemon rind, salt, pepper and half of the reserved cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, quarter each zucchini lengthwise. With knife, cut away core; cut on bias into slices.
In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini until tender, about 5 minutes. Add to pasta along with mint, green onion, lemon juice and enough of the remaining cooking liquid for desired creaminess, tossing to coat.
Meanwhile, quarter each zucchini lengthwise. With knife, cut away core; cut on bias into slices.
In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini until tender, about 5 minutes. Add to pasta along with mint, green onion, lemon juice and enough of the remaining cooking liquid for desired creaminess, tossing to coat.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2010
- Keywords : Vegetarian; Dinner; Pasta; Ricotta; Zucchini; Olive oil; Boil; Skillet; 500 calories; Busy Mom;
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