Name: Lemon and Ricotta Zucchini Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 320 g Spaghetti or linguine; 2 whole Zucchini, thinly sliced or spiralized; 0.5 cups Ricotta cheese; 1 whole Lemon, zest and juice; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp Fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1 to taste Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving); 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

DinnerVegetarianQuick & EasyLunch

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Spaghetti or linguine	320 g	297	10g	60g	1g
Zucchini, thinly sliced or spiralized	2 whole	17	1g	3g	0g
Ricotta cheese	0.5 cups	54	4g	1g	4g
Lemon, zest and juice	1 whole	1	0g	0g	0g
Garlic, minced	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
Extra virgin olive oil	3 tbsp	93	0g	0g	11g
Fresh mint leaves, chopped	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)	1 to taste	1	0g	0g	0g
Salt and black pepper	1 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Spaghetti or linguine	320 g	297	10g	60g	1g
Zucchini, thinly sliced or spiralized	2 whole	17	1g	3g	0g
Ricotta cheese	0.5 cups	54	4g	1g	4g
Lemon, zest and juice	1 whole	1	0g	0g	0g
Garlic, minced	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
Extra virgin olive oil	3 tbsp	93	0g	0g	11g
Fresh mint leaves, chopped	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)	1 to taste	1	0g	0g	0g
Salt and black pepper	1 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced zucchini and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp and lightly browned. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the zucchini. Remove from heat. Stir in ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss well to combine, adding a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water until a creamy sauce forms.
Step 4
Stir in chopped fresh mint. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Taste and adjust lemon or seasoning as needed.
Step 5
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprig of fresh mint.