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Penne with Ricotta & Zucchini

This recipe cominies zucchini and ricotta and creates a penne pasta perfection. It is a delicious and quick white sauce recipe that will satisfy the really ravenous and keep them smiling in delectable delight. 
Course Pasta
Cuisine Continental
Servings 6 servings
Calories 2546.48 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (16-oz.) pkg. penne
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 32 ounce(s) small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices (about 7 cups)
  • 1/4 cup(s) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram or 1 tbsp. chopped fresh marjoram
  • 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1 cup(s) part skim ricotta cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta and garlic in boiling water 7 minutes; add zucchini, and cook 3 minutes.
  • Drain well; discard garlic cloves and place pasta mixture in a large bowl.
  • Add 2 tbsp Parmesan, oil, marjoram, salt, and pepper; toss well to coat.
  • Drop ricotta by tablespoonfuls into pasta mixture; toss well and then sprinkle each serving with Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 2546.48kcalCarbohydrates: 411.38gProtein: 113.04gFat: 63.44gSaturated Fat: 20.02gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 2306.21mgFiber: 33.25gSugar: 44.78g
Keyword Penne Pasta, Vegetables
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