Lake Cuomo Pasta Recipe

Name: Lake Cuomo Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups radiatore pasta (8 oz.); 3 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 3 Tbs. basil, chopped; 6 small zucchini, sliced in rounds (2 lb.); 3 cups low-fat ricotta cheese; 9 cloves garlic, minced (3 Tbs.); 3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes; 3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 cups porcini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced

Servings: persons

3 cups radiatore pasta (8 oz.)
3 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
2 Tbs. olive oil
3 Tbs. basil, chopped
6 small zucchini, sliced in rounds (2 lb.)
3 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
9 cloves garlic, minced (3 Tbs.)
3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups porcini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced

1
Preheat oven to 450 F. Generously spray inside of 5 1/2- or 6-quart Dutch oven with cooking spray.
2
Spread pasta in even layer in bottom of pot.
3
Add enough water to tomato liquid to make 1 cup.
4
Stir liquid into pasta with olive oil.
5
Toss tomatoes with basil in separate bowl; season with salt and pepper.
6
Spread over pasta.
7
Top with half of zucchini rounds.
8
Combine ricotta, garlic, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, and salt in small bowl.
9
Spread over zucchini.
10
Layer mushrooms and remaining zucchini over ricotta mixture.
11
Cover pot, and bake 53 minutes, or about 3 minutes after aroma wafts from oven.

1498

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 3 cups radiatore pasta (8 oz.), 3 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved, 2 Tbs. olive oil, 3 Tbs. basil, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lake Cuomo 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lake Cuomo Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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