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Ricotta Rigatoni with Zucchini, Tomato & Toasted Bread Crumbs

Foodie Loves Fitness
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 4
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rigatoni or other short shaped pasta
  • 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup white cooking wine
  • Zest from 1/2 small lemon
  • 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 4 Roma tomatoes
  • 1/4 yellow onion
  • 2 TBSP grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 TBSP fresh basil
  • 1/2 TSP salt
  • 1/4 TSP pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat cooking wine in a large skillet over medium heat. Mince the onion, and add it to the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes until lightly browned.
  • While onion cooks, dice the zucchini and tomato. Add to the cooking wine, and cook until veggies are softened, 5-7 minutes. Add the basil, then remove from heat.
  • In a small pan, melt the butter. Add breadcrumbs and cook over medium-low heat until toasted, stirring often. Add grated parmesan cheese, mix to combine, then remove from heat.
  • Once pasta is done cooking, drain and return back to pot.
  • Add the veggie mixture to the pasta.
  • Mix ricotta cheese with lemon zest, then add to the pasta. Add salt and pepper. Combine well.
  • Pour into a serving dish, then sprinkle the bread crumbs on top. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 21gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 6g
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