Penne With Zucchini and Ricotta Cheese

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 9

Creamy Penne With Zucchini and Ricotta Cheese

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

520

Sugar

Fat

22g

Penne With Zucchini and Ricotta Cheese is a classic Italian recipe that is very popular across the world. It is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of pasta, zucchini, and ricotta cheese. This dish is vibrant and colorful, making it perfect for any occasion, from simple weeknight dinners to family gatherings and potlucks. It can be made in under 30 minutes, and it is sure to impress everyone with its delicious taste and creamy texture.

Instructions

1.	Clean and chop the zucchini into small pieces and leave it aside.
2.	In a pan, heat olive oil and add chopped garlic. Cook until garlic turns golden brown.
3.	Next, add chopped zucchini and cook for 5 minutes until zucchini is soft.
4.	Add salt and pepper, mix well and turn off the flame.
5.	In another pot, cook penne pasta as per the instruction on the packet. Once cooked, drain the water.
6.	Add cooked zucchini and ricotta cheese to the pasta and mix well.
7.	Top with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.
8.	Serve hot!

PROS

This dish is very easy and quick to make with simple ingredients.

The combination of penne, zucchini and ricotta cheese makes it very creamy and delicious.

It is also vegetarian friendly and can be served as a main course.

CONS

It is high in carbohydrates and may not be suitable for those on low-carb diets.

Zucchini can sometimes be bland in taste and may need additional seasoning.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and protein.
The zucchini in this recipe provides antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and boost overall health.

	1 kg small zucchini
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	4 garlic
	500 g penne
	chopped fresh basil
	350 g ricotta cheese
	salt and pepper
	fresh parmesan cheese