Vegetarian

Whole Wheat Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables is for Dinner.

Whole Wheat Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables takes several minutes to prepare.

Whole Wheat Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables takes several minutes to cook.

Whole Wheat Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Whole Wheat Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables are:

8 ounces dried whole wheat or whole-grain penne pasta
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups asparagus or green beans cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup light ricotta cheese
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
4 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Here is how you make Whole Wheat Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting any oil or salt.2. Add broccoli florets and asparagus or green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain.3. In a large serving bowl, combine ricotta cheese, basil, thyme, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and freshly ground pepper.4. Add cooked pasta and vegetables to ricotta mixture. Add chopped tomatoes. Toss to combine. Sprinkle each serving with grated cheese; serve immediately.Serving Size: Makes: 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CECSAV.

The nutritional information for Whole Wheat Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 335.5

• Total Fat: 8.6 g
• Cholesterol: 2.0 mg
• Sodium: 70.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 55.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.5 g
• Protein: 15.7 g

Whole Wheat Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Whole Wheat Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables is Vegetarian