By italianfoodforever.com
Pasta With Zucchini, Ricotta Cheese, & Basil Pesto
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:25min
A creamy pasta dish made with fresh zucchini and creamy ricotta sauce.
Updated at: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:32:50 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
46
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1016.5 kcal (51%)
Total Fat53.6 g (77%)
Carbs102.4 g (39%)
Sugars9.5 g (11%)
Protein35.7 g (71%)
Sodium729 mg (36%)
Fiber6.9 g (25%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
cracked black pepper
1 cupgrated pecorino romano cheese
½ cupricotta cheese
¼ cuppine nuts
lightly toasted
1 PoundDried Pasta
Rigatoni or Penne
8 OuncesRicotta Cheese
Full Flat
red chili flakes
1zest from lemon
3 tablespoonsolive oil
1onion
small, finely chopped
2 PoundsZucchini
Small, Sliced in 1/4-inch Pieces
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
2garlic cloves
large, minced
2 CupsFresh Basil Leaves
Washed & Dried
0.33 CupPecorino Romano Cheese
¼ cupextra virgin olive oil
Instructions
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