Penne With Ricotta, Arugula, And Basil

Penne With Ricotta, Arugula, And Basil
Penne With Ricotta, Arugula, And Basil might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 641 calories, 30g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, penne pasta, basil, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta in the water until al dente, about 11 minutes. Reserve about 1/3 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the ricotta, Parmigiano, 1 Tbs. of the oil, the zest, 1/2tsp. salt, and 3/4 tsp. pepper.
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Heat the remaining 1 Tbs. oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Add the arugula and basil and 1/2tsp. salt and cook, tossing with tongs, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
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Transfer the arugula mixture to the bowl with the ricotta and mix well.
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Add the hot pasta to the ricotta mixture and toss to coat.
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Add the reserved cooking liquid as needed to moisten the pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Serve, passing more Parmigiano at the table. Serving Suggestions Start the meal with aBasic Bruschetta.
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Calories
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430, Fat
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13, Fat Calories
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120, Saturated Fat
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5, Protein
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18, Monounsaturated Fat
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5, Carbohydrates
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500, Cholesterol
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25, Fiber
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Photo: Scott Phillips
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59, Polyunsaturated Fat
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5, Sodium
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score76
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