380kcal
18gprotein
10 minprep
15 mincook
2servings
Easy
Wholemeal pasta with grated courgette, creamy ricotta, lemon zest, and fresh mint. A light Italian-style dinner ready in 25 minutes.
vegetarianlow-calorie
Ingredients
- 160g wholemeal pasta
- 2 courgettes, grated
- 150g ricotta
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 30g Parmesan, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh mint and basil
- Salt and pepper
Method
- 1
Cook pasta per packet. Reserve 100ml pasta water.
- 2
Sauté garlic in oil 1 min. Add courgette, cook 4 min.
- 3
Stir in ricotta, lemon zest, and juice.
- 4
Add pasta and pasta water to loosen.
- 5
Toss with Parmesan, mint, and basil. Season and serve.
Tip: Courgette is 95% water and just 17 kcal per 100g, making it an excellent way to add bulk and nutrients to pasta dishes.
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