Lemony Ricotta-Green Pea Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) pkg gluten-free penne pasta
  • 2 lemons
  • ¾ cup fresh parsley leaves, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-oz) carton whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen green peas, thawed and divided
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, grate 2 tsp zest and squeeze ¼ cup juice from lemons. Combine ½ cup parsley and garlic in a food processor or blender; pulse until finely chopped. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, ricotta, 1½ cups peas, oil, salt, and pepper; process until combined.
  3. Toss pasta with sauce and remaining peas. Sprinkle with Parmesan and ¼ cup parsley.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
412
412
Fat (g) 23 23
Sat. Fat (g) 9 9
Protein (g) 17 17
Carb (g) 35 35
Fiber (g) 4 4
Sodium (mg) 562 562

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