Ricotta Walnut Sauce For Pasta Lighter Version Receita

This vibrant ricotta walnut sauce is a quick and healthy weeknight meal! Made with fresh ricotta, walnuts, and your favorite veggies (broccoli, green beans, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes!), this recipe is light yet satisfying. Inspired by the 15-Minute Gourmet "noodles" cookbook, this lighter version is packed with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a delicious and healthy pasta dish!

Preparo 5 min
Cozimento 20 min
Calorias 113.8 kcal
Proteína 9g
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Como fazer Ricotta Walnut Sauce For Pasta Lighter Version

  1. Combine 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup walnuts, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a food processor.
  2. Process until the mixture is a slightly chunky puree. Do not over-process.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan. Add 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water (more if needed to reach desired consistency).
  4. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. While the sauce simmers, cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions.
  6. Drain the pasta and add it to the saucepan with the sauce.
  7. Toss gently to coat. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and/or your chosen vegetables (e.g., 1 cup steamed broccoli florets, 1/2 cup chopped asparagus).
  9. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

12g

Carbs

1g

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Ricotta Walnut Sauce For Pasta Lighter Version?

Ricotta Walnut Sauce For Pasta Lighter Version leva cerca de 25 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 5 minutos de preparo e 20 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Ricotta Walnut Sauce For Pasta Lighter Version?

Ricotta Walnut Sauce For Pasta Lighter Version tem aproximadamente 113.8 calorias por porção, com cerca de 9 g de proteína, 1 g de carboidratos e 14 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Ricotta Walnut Sauce For Pasta Lighter Version?

Os principais ingredientes de Ricotta Walnut Sauce For Pasta Lighter Version são Fat Free Ricotta Cheese, Nonfat Plain Yogurt, Walnuts, Butter, Garlic, Pepper. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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