Name: Lemon-Basil Ricotta Pasta with Sautéed Zucchini & Parmesan
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 small pkg fresh basil; 6 cloves garlic; 1 ½ lemons; 170 g Parmesan cheese; 425 g penne pasta; 1 ½ (425 g) pkgs ricotta cheese; 1 ½ medium yellow onions; 9 medium zucchini squash; black pepper; cayenne pepper; extra virgin olive oil; salt

Lemon-Basil Ricotta Pasta with Sautéed Zucchini & ParmesanLemon-Basil Ricotta Pasta with Sautéed Zucchini & Parmesan — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 12 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

1 small pkg fresh basil

6 cloves garlic

1 ½ lemons

170 g Parmesan cheese

425 g penne pasta

1 ½ (425 g) pkgs ricotta cheese

1 ½ medium yellow onions

9 medium zucchini squash

black pepper

cayenne pepper

extra virgin olive oil

salt

Instructions

Fill a large pot halfway with hot water (from the tap), cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Uncover, add salt and pasta, and stir for a few seconds. Cook until desired firmness, 8-10 minutes. (Reserve 1 cup of cooking water before draining and set aside.)

Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce.

Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise, then slice crosswise into ¼-inch thick pieces. Place in a large bowl and set aside.

Peel, halve, and small dice onions. Peel and mince garlic.

Preheat another large pot over medium-high heat.

Once the pot is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom; add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until starting to soften, 3-4 minutes.

Add zucchini and salt to the pot with the onion. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender, 8-10 minutes. (Reserve bowl for the next step.)

Meanwhile, zest and juice lemons into the reserved bowl.

Pick basil leaves off the stems, roll up crosswise, and thinly slice into ribbons. Add half to the bowl with the lemon. (Reserve remaining basil for serving.)

Finely grate Parmesan. Add half to the bowl along with the ricotta and spices. Stir to combine. (Reserve remaining Parmesan for serving.)

When the zucchini is done, add pasta, reserved pasta water, and ricotta mixture to the pot. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce coats the pasta and Parmesan has melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

To serve, divide the pasta between plates or bowls; top with reserved Parmesan and basil. Enjoy!

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