RICOTTA, TOMATO & CORN PASTA

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I love to make healthy meals with produce from my latest farmers market trip. This pasta takes just 30 minutes from pantry to dinner table. You can easily make it a meat entree by adding cooked, shredded chicken. -Jerilyn Korver, Bellflower, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni (about 12 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups arugula or baby spinach
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well., In a large bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, basil, oil, garlic, salt, rosemary and pepper. Stir in pasta. Add arugula; toss gently to combine. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TT RAFI
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is simple but flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Maryam Rani
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of ricotta cheese, but it was delicious in this pasta. The tomatoes and corn added a nice sweetness and crunch. Will definitely make this again!


Angela Snow
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy ricotta sauce and the combination of tomatoes and corn. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Zaheer Syed
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I loved this pasta dish! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I used fresh ricotta cheese and it was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Limited Andy
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This was a delicious and easy pasta dish! I used fresh tomatoes and corn from my garden and it was so flavorful. The ricotta cheese added a creamy richness that balanced out the acidity of the tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again!


Y J
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had some leftover from a garden harvest and it worked perfectly in this dish. The dish was quick and easy to make and it was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Alhassan Kallon
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. I had some leftover from a cookout and it worked perfectly in this dish. The dish was quick and easy to make and it was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Opopo Nanje
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover from a rotisserie chicken and it worked perfectly in this dish. The dish was quick and easy to make and it was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hani Hun
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This pasta dish is a great way to sneak in some vegetables for picky eaters. My kids loved the sweet corn and didn't even notice the spinach. I will definitely be making this again.


Gh Vygg
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Sami Ulhaq
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese. I had some leftover from making lasagna and this was the perfect way to use it up. The dish was quick and easy to make and it was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again


Okey Collinz
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce was simple but flavorful. I used frozen corn and it worked just fine. Overall, this is a great recipe for a busy weeknight.


Christine Dinse
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of ricotta, but it was delicious in this pasta. The tomatoes and corn added a nice sweetness and crunch. Will definitely make this again!


Brittany Roy
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This pasta was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy ricotta sauce and the combination of tomatoes and corn. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kenneth Hamby
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This is a great summer pasta dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of the ricotta and corn. I will definitely be making this again.


Sudip Dhakal
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So easy to make and so flavorful! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and the dish was even better. The ricotta added a creamy richness that balanced out the acidity of the tomatoes. Highly recommend!


Nirod Roy
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This was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the ricotta, tomatoes, and corn came together perfectly. I added a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little kick. Will definitely be making this again!