Ricotta, Tomato & Corn Pasta
I love to make healthy meals with produce from my latest farmers market trip. This pasta takes just 30 minutes from pantry to dinner table. You can easily make it a meat entree by adding cooked, shredded chicken.
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Serving size: 8
Calories per serving: 258
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 8
Calories per serving: 258
3 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni (about 12 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped red onions
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups arugula or baby spinach
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
In a large bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, basil, oil, garlic, salt, rosemary and pepper. Stir in pasta. Add arugula; toss gently to combine. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Source: tasteofhome.com
In a large bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, basil, oil, garlic, salt, rosemary and pepper. Stir in pasta. Add arugula; toss gently to combine. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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