Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Shrimp
Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Shrimp is a bright and zesty one-pot meal that's on the table in just 15 minutes. Ricotta cheese, al dente pasta, Italian Seasoning, and fresh lemon come together for one irresistible dinner! This Lemon Ricotta Pasta will soon become one of your favorite homemade meals.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 zucchini, cut in ¼ inch half moons
- 1 pound jumbo raw shrimp, peeled, tail-on and deveined
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- salt & pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 15 oz ricotta cheese, can use reduced fat
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- ½ cup pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, sauté the zucchini over medium heat in ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until just getting soft. Season with a pinch of the salt, pepper and herbs. Push to the side of the pan.
- Add the shrimp to the pan with the other ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the shrimp to cook on each side for 2-3 minutes, or until pink. Season each side with a pinch of the salt, pepper and herbs. Squeeze one quarter of the lemon over the shrimp and zucchini. Remove from the heat.
- Drain the pasta but do not rinse the pasta. Return the pasta to the pot. Add the pasta water, remaining lemon juice and zest, remaining salt, pepper, spices and ricotta cheese. Stir until the pasta is coated.
- Fold in the parmesan cheese.
- Serve with shrimp and zucchini mixed in or piled on top!
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When reheating, you might need to add a few drips of water to get the pasta sauce moving again.
Freezing
I would not try to freeze this.
Nutrition
Calories: 683kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 45gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 910mgPotassium: 637mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 348IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 391mgIron: 3mg
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