Zucchini & Ricotta Shells Recipe

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Zucchini & Ricotta Shells
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Directions:

  1. In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, ricotta, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and half of the reserved cooking liquid.
  3. Meanwhile, quarter each zucchini lengthwise. With knife, cut away core; cut on bias into slices.
  4. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini until tender, about 5 minutes. Add to pasta, along with mint, green onion, lemon juice, and enough cooking liquid for desired creaminess, tossing to coat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 404.81 Kcal (1695 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.07g 15%
Cholesterol 93.76mg 31%
Sodium 42.74mg 2%
Potassium 167.89mg 4%
Total Carbs 61.66g 21%
Sugars 0.28g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 3%
Protein 15.4g 31%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 46.8mg 260%
Calcium 95.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.72 Kcal (577 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.43g 15%
Cholesterol 31.9mg 31%
Sodium 14.54mg 2%
Potassium 57.11mg 4%
Total Carbs 20.98g 21%
Sugars 0.1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 3%
Protein 5.24g 31%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 15.9mg 260%
Calcium 32.5mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • sugar free

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