Penne With Peas, Grape Tomatoes And Ricotta Recipe

Name: Penne With Peas, Grape Tomatoes And Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1 lb penne rigate or 1 lb ziti pasta; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh romano cheese, grated; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon peel, grated (from 1 lemon); salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 pint grape tomatoes

Servings: persons

2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 lb penne rigate or 1 lb ziti pasta
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed, chopped
1/4 cup fresh romano cheese, grated
2 teaspoons fresh lemon peel, grated (from 1 lemon)
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes

1
Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat.
2
Add pasta to boiling water and cook as label directs.
3
While pasta is cooking, in medium bowl, combine ricotta, parsley, Romano, lemon peel, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper; set aside.
4
In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
5
Add tomatoes and cook 6-8 minutes or until tomatoes burst and are heated through, shaking pan frequently.
6
Remove skillet from heat.
7
Remove 1/2 cup pasta cooking water; set aside.
8
Drain pasta.
9
To skillet with tomatoes, add pasta with thawed frozen peas and reserved cooking water; stir to combine.
10
Spoon into 6 bowls and dollop with ricotta mixture.

683

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups frozen peas, thawed, 1 lb penne rigate or 1 lb ziti pasta, 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed, chopped, and more.

Yes, Penne With Peas, Grape Tomatoes And Ricotta 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 Peas, Grape Tomatoes And Ricotta

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