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Zucchini and Cherry Tomato Pasta with Lemon Whipped Ricotta

A quick and easy pasta dish perfect for summertime filled with clean and whole ingredients that still tastes and looks decadent.

Cooking Method
Cuisine ,
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Total Time: 27 mins
Best Season Summer
Ingredients
    Pasta Ingredients
  • 4 oz Banza Cavatappi (Or pasta of your choice)
  • 1 Medium Zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Garlic Clove, minced
  • 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 3 tbsp Grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup Reserved Pasta Water
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Sprinkle of Red Pepper Flakes
  • Basil for garnish (Optional)
    • Lemon Whipped Ricotta Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Part Skim Ricotta (Can use whole milk ricotta)
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 tsp Honey
  • 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 tsp Onion Powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
    1. Add the pasta to salted boiling water and cook for 7 minutes, until al dente. Make sure to reserve ¼ cup of pasta water and set aside.
    2. While the pasta is boiling, heat a non-stick skillet on medium low heat and add the olive oil. Add in the onions and zucchini and sauté.
    3. After about 5 minutes, add in the garlic, onion powder, cherry tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Continue stirring the vegetables making sure they don’t burn.
    4. In a food processor, add all of the ingredients for the Lemon Whipped Ricotta and mix on high for 1 minute until creamy and smooth.
    5. Drain the pasta using a colander and add into the skillet. Add the lemon juice and butter and turn down to low heat and mix.
    6. Mix in the parmesan cheese and the reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
    7. Plate the pasta first, then add a dollop of the lemon whipped ricotta and garnish with basil and red pepper flakes.
Keywords: Pasta, Dinner, Lunch, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Healthy, Ricotta
Read it online: https://blissfulbitesblondie.com/recipe/zucchini-and-cherry-tomato-pasta-with-lemon-whipped-ricotta/