Pasta with Ricotta & Summer Vegetables

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Getting in your daily servings of vegetables is easy when you feature this veggie-loaded pasta recipe. It's full of broccoli, asparagus, and tomatoes and a creamy ricotta-tomato sauce--you'll be amazed that it takes just 25 minutes to prepare.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

8 ounces penne or ziti
2 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets
1 ½ cups 1-inch pieces fresh asparagus or green beans
2 large ripe tomatoes
1 cup light ricotta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 leaf Basil sprigs

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli and asparagus (or green beans) during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, place a fine strainer over a large bowl. Cut tomatoes in half; squeeze seeds and juice into the strainer. With the back of a spoon, push the seeds to extract the juice; discard the seeds. Add ricotta cheese, basil, thyme, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to the tomato juice; mix well. Chop the tomatoes; stir into the ricotta mixture.
Drain the pasta and vegetables; add to the bowl and toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan. If desired, garnish with basil sprigs.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

368	Calories
8g	Fat
57g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Protein 19g	38%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 393mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Pasta with Ricotta & Summer Vegetables

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