Italian

Italian Zucchini Ribbon and Ricotta Orecchiette

25minEasyVeggie

Hand-shaped orecchiette pasta tossed with sautéed zucchini ribbons, creamy ricotta, and toasted pine nuts.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 300gzucchini
  • 1lemon

Dairy & Eggs

  • 200gricotta

Pasta, Rice & Co

  • 400gorecchiette

Extras

  • 30gpine nuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the orecchiette in salted water until al dente.

  2. 2

    Use a vegetable peeler to cut the zucchini into long, thin ribbons.

  3. 3

    Toast the pine nuts briefly in a dry pan.

  4. 4

    Sauté the zucchini ribbons in a pan for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Toss the drained pasta with ricotta, zucchini, and a bit of lemon zest.

  6. 6

    Serve the dish topped with the toasted pine nuts.

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