Description
A light and refreshing pasta dish featuring lemon, butter, ricotta, and zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the spiralized zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute ricotta with a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Ricotta Zucchini Pasta, light pasta dish, vegetarian pasta