LEMON RICOTTA PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

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This is my "kitchen sink" pasta dish, you can use whatever veggies or cheeses you have on hand. The combo sounds a little odd but you'll be surprised of the amount of flavor you get!

Provided by Kayla Kinney

Categories     Ingredients     Dairy Recipes     Cheese Recipes     Ricotta Cheese Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, diced
½ medium green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
crushed red chili pepper to taste (optional)
3 cups fresh spinach, or to taste, stems removed
1 medium Roma tomato, diced
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup cubed fresh mozzarella

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and crushed red chili pepper. Add spinach and tomato towards the end of the saute process and cook until spinach has wilted.
  • Season ricotta cheese with more Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir seasoned ricotta cheese into the vegetable mixture with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Heat over medium-high heat until heated all the way through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Plate and top with mozzarella.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 36.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 417 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Ejembi comfort
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice tang. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this re


Nabid Jihad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper for the vegetables, and they were all cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice bright flavor. I would


Jackson Raphella
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Wow! This dish was incredible! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the pine nuts, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Gaming with HaÕ•siÕ£bÕ´
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This pasta dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit too heavy for my taste, and the vegetables were a bit mushy. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of pasta, like penne or rotini.


anike Das
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy and flavorful sauce, and the vegetables added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy dish to bring to


raphael agbese
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Amazing! This dish was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the pine nuts, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again


Sabina Lepcha
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more lemon juice or some red pepper flakes. The vegetables were also a bit overcooked.


Alix Felix
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I'm not a huge fan of ricotta cheese, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice tang. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this reci


Berry Bts
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used zucchini, broccoli, and carrots for the vegetables, and they were all cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon added a nice bright flavor. I would definit


Mian Huzaifa334
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Wow! This dish was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the pine nuts, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Jalal Noori
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This pasta dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit too lemony for my taste, and the vegetables were a bit bland. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of cheese, like Parmesan or Asiago.


Rohit Pasman
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy and flavorful sauce, and the vegetables added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Hossan Mia
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This lemon ricotta pasta was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the lemon adding a bright and tangy note to the creamy ricotta and the vegetables adding a pop of color and crunch. I loved the addition of the pine nuts