ZUCCHINI & RICOTTA SHELLS

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Creamy pasta shells with zucchini, ricotta cheese, and a hint of lemon, from May 2010 Canadian Living's Mother's Day special.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups pasta shells, medium or 4 cups pasta shells, large
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 zucchini
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons mint, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  • In a large bowl, toss together pasta, ricotta, lemon zest, 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 a 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 cooking liquid for desired creaminess, tossing to coat.

Fayaz Bhatti
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Zucchini ricotta shells - a fun and easy recipe! The zucchini shells were a fun and unique way to serve stuffed shells. The ricotta filling was easy to make and very flavorful. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crispy texture. Overall, a delicious


Archie Douglas
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Tried the zucchini ricotta shells last night and they were a big hit! The zucchini shells were a great way to add some extra veggies to the dish, and the ricotta filling was creamy and delicious. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crispy crunch. Def


Kashar Malak
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Zucchini ricotta shells - a delightful summer meal! The zucchini shells were a refreshing and unique way to serve stuffed shells. The ricotta filling was light and creamy, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crispy texture. A great recipe for a l


Shankar Tiwari
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These zucchini ricotta shells were a great way to use up some zucchini from my garden. The zucchini shells were tender and flavorful, and the ricotta filling was creamy and cheesy. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crispy texture. Overall, a delici


Fred Harris
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Zucchini ricotta shells - a new favorite! The zucchini shells were a fun and unique way to serve stuffed shells. The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice golden crust. A delicious and visually appealing di


Tek Bahadur Mager
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These zucchini ricotta shells were a delightful culinary experience. The zucchini shells were tender and flavorful, the ricotta filling was creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping added a crispy crunch. A perfect combination of flavors and text


Arjun Thapa
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Loved the zucchini ricotta shells! The zucchini shells were a great way to sneak some veggies into my meal. The ricotta filling was delicious and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. Definitely a recipe I'll be making again.


daniiel!
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Zucchini ricotta shells - a definite winner! The zucchini shells were a unique and delicious twist on the classic stuffed shells dish. The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crispy texture. A great recip


Shelly Swann
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These zucchini ricotta shells were a delightful surprise! I was hesitant about the zucchini shells, but they turned out perfectly tender and flavorful. The ricotta filling was creamy and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. A great


Wajid Farooq
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Easy to follow recipe with great results. The zucchini shells were a bit tricky to work with at first, but once I got the hang of it, it was smooth sailing. The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crispy


Desiye Omotola
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Not a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind! The zucchini shells were surprisingly flavorful and held the ricotta filling perfectly. The breadcrumb topping added a nice golden crust. Overall, a very satisfying dish that I'll be making


Coco the Dog Games
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Absolutely delicious! The ricotta filling was rich and creamy, while the zucchini shells provided a light and refreshing contrast. The breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely ma


Frank Amorosi
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the cheesy, flavorful filling and the crispy topping. The zucchini shells were a nice touch, adding a unique twist to the classic stuffed shells dish. Highly recommend!


Rifat BTS
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These zucchini ricotta shells were a delightful culinary adventure! The combination of flavors was simply exquisite, with the creamy ricotta filling perfectly complementing the tender zucchini shells. The crispy breadcrumb topping added a delightful