Linguine with Quick Lemon Ricotta
Linguine with Quick Lemon Ricotta might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 370 calories, 17g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of zucchini, linguine, squash, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.
Instructions
Combine first 3 ingredients in a microwave-safe 1-quart liquid measuring cup; microwave at HIGH for 4 minutes. Stir to form small curds. Strain through a sieve lined with a double layer of cheesecloth; let stand for 5 minutes. Discard liquid. Scrape cheese mixture into a small bowl; stir in rind and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat, and drain.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat.
Add squash and zucchini to pan; saut 1 minute.
Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, and garlic; saut 4 minutes.
Add broth and pasta to pan, and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, tossing to combine.
Place 2 cups pasta mixture in each of 4 shallow bowls; sprinkle each serving evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon mint.