Lake Como Pasta Recipe

Name: Lake Como Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 2 cups radiatore, fusilli, or rotini; One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup sliced fresh porcini mushrooms, or 1/4 cup dried (softened if necessary; see page 166)

Servings: persons

Olive oil spray
2 cups radiatore, fusilli, or rotini
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh porcini mushrooms, or 1/4 cup dried (softened if necessary; see page 166)

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3
Arrange the pasta in the pot in an even layer.
4
Drain the tomatoes, reserving 2/3 cup liquid.
5
(Add water if needed to make 2/3 cup.)
6
Pour the liquid over the pasta and stir to coat the noodles.
7
Combine the basil in the can with the tomatoes and spread over the pasta.
8
Add a layer of half of the zucchini.
9
In a small bowl, mix the ricotta with the red pepper flakes, salt, nutmeg, and garlic.
10
Spread the mixture over the zucchini, add the mushrooms, and top with the rest of the zucchini.
11
Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
12
Serve immediately.
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Calories: 489
14
Protein: 24g
15
Carbohydrates: 58g
16
Fat: 17g
17
Cholesterol: 50mg
18
Sodium: 734mg
19
Fiber: 4g

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil spray, 2 cups radiatore, fusilli, or rotini, One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Lake Como Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lake Como Pasta

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