SUMMER PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, RICOTTA AND BASIL
A summer pasta should be simple and fresh, ideally made with vegetables straight from the garden or market. Look for the best artisanal ricotta; top-quality ingredients make all the difference here.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put a pot of water on to boil. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the onions in 3 tablespoons olive oil until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat as necessary to keep onions from browning. Add zucchini, season generously with salt and pepper, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until rather soft, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat.
- Meanwhile, use a mortar and pestle to pound garlic, basil and a little salt into a rough paste (or use a mini food processor). Stir in 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- Salt the pasta water well and put in the pasta, stirring. Boil per package instructions but make sure to keep pasta quite al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
- Add cooked pasta to zucchini in skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Add 1/2 cup cooking water, then the ricotta, crushed red pepper and lemon zest, stirring to distribute. Check seasoning and adjust. Cook for 1 minute more. Mixture should look creamy. Add a little more pasta water if necessary. Add the basil paste and half the grated cheese and quickly stir to incorporate. Spoon pasta into warm soup plates and sprinkle with additional cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 457, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 712 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
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Hvr1Ben
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.
ahmadkhan ahmadkhan
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up summer zucchini. It's easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of zucchini, ricotta, and basil. It's the perfect summer meal.
Gina Dorman
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!
Natnael nati
[email protected]This pasta dish is so flavorful and easy to make! I love the combination of zucchini, ricotta, and basil. It's the perfect summer meal.
Cheater Smart
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.
Kenosha Fletcher
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up summer zucchini. It's easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of zucchini, ricotta, and basil. It's the perfect summer meal.
browhatismyaimHUH
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!
pearil enterprises
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of zucchini, ricotta, and basil. It's the perfect summer meal.
Zoee rae
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pasta was cooked al dente, the zucchini was tender but still had a bit of a bite, and the ricotta and basil added a lovely creaminess and fresh
Husan Dadamuhamedov
[email protected]This pasta dish is so refreshing and flavorful! The zucchini is cooked perfectly and the ricotta and basil add a lovely creaminess and freshness. I will definitely be making this again soon.