Penne with Ricotta and Mint

Penne with Ricotta and Mint
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Penne with Ricottan and Mint a try. One serving contains 364 calories, 15g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. A mixture of pepper, lemon juice, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Drain the pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
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Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid to the ricotta mixture; stir until mixture is well-blended.
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Add the pasta to the ricotta mixture; toss well.
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6
Sprinkle with Parmesan.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score20
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