Penne with Basil and Ricotta and Crispy Pine Nut Topping Recipe

Name: Penne with Basil and Ricotta and Crispy Pine Nut Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups penne pasta; 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided; 1 shallot, finely chopped (2 Tbs.); 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup low-fat milk; 1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 Tbs. pine nuts; 2 Tbs. panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp. dried basil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups penne pasta
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided
1 shallot, finely chopped (2 Tbs.)
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
3/4 cup low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbs. pine nuts
2 Tbs. panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp. dried basil

1
Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
2
Drain, then drizzle with 1 tsp.
3
oil.
4
Keep warm.
5
Preheat broiler.
6
Coat 6 1/2-cup ramekins with cooking spray, and place on baking sheet.
7
Heat 1 1/2 tsp.
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oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
9
Add shallot, and saute 3 minutes.
10
Add garlic, and saute 1 minute, or until fragrant.
11
Stir in flour until paste forms.
12
Gradually whisk in milk.
13
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until sauce thickens.
14
(If sauce becomes too thick, add a few spoonfuls of water.)
15
Whisk in ricotta, then gradually whisk in 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs.
16
Parmesan cheese.
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Remove sauce from heat.
18
Stir in fresh basil, and season with salt and white pepper, if desired.
19
Stir penne into sauce.
20
Spoon heaping 1/2 cup penne mixture into each prepared ramekin.
21
Combine remaining 2 Tbs.
22
Parmesan cheese, remaining 1 1/2 tsp.
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oil, pine nuts, panko breadcrumbs, and dried basil in bowl.
24
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
25
Sprinkle each ramekin with 1 Tbs.
26
pine nut mixture.
27
Broil ramekins 2 to 3 minutes, or until topping turns golden brown.

1366

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups penne pasta, 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided, 1 shallot, finely chopped (2 Tbs.), 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.), and more.

Yes, Penne with Basil and Ricotta and Crispy Pine Nut Topping 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.

Penne with Basil and Ricotta and Crispy Pine Nut Topping

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