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Ricotta and Chile Pepper Pasta

with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
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Ricotta and Chile Pepper Pasta

Ricotta and Chile Pepper Pasta - Penne with ricotta spicy dried chile pepper - colors and flavors tailored to Italian tastes

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Health Score:
90 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
Calories:
471
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

There is a lot of lycopene in the steamed tomatoes. This pigment, a carotenoid, is known for its antioxidant effect in our organism. This means that it acts as a so-called radical scavenger to protect against aggressive oxygen and is therefore also considered to protect against cell degeneration.

If you want to save fat calories, then take sattt ricotta cheese grainy cream cheese of the lean stage. It does not need to be squeezed out and can be spread just as easily on the pasta.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie471 cal.(22 %)
Protein18 g(18 %)
Fat18 g(16 %)
Carbohydrates56 g(37 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage11 g(37 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2.6 mg(22 %)
Vitamin K17.6 μg(29 %)
Vitamin B₁0.6 mg(60 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin6.5 mg(54 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate64 μg(21 %)
Pantothenic acid1.2 mg(20 %)
Biotin5.8 μg(13 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C15 mg(16 %)
Potassium581 mg(15 %)
Calcium154 mg(15 %)
Magnesium123 mg(41 %)
Iron4.2 mg(28 %)
Iodine9 μg(5 %)
Zinc3.4 mg(43 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.7 g
Uric acid83 mg
Cholesterol26 mg
Complete sugar8 g
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
4 ozs Ricotta cheese
2 Tbsps olive oil
1 small dried chili pepper
salt
peppers
5 small Tomatoes (about 250 grams)
1 garlic clove
3 sprigs Basil
6 ozs Penne (preferably whole-grain)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Ricotta cheeseolive oilBasilsaltTomatogarlic clove
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Skillet, 1 Bowl, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Sieve, 1 Kitchen towel

Preparation steps

1.
Ricotta and Chile Pepper Pasta preparation step 1

Squeeze liquid out of ricotta with a kitchen towel.

2.
Ricotta and Chile Pepper Pasta preparation step 2

Mix ricotta in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Crumble chile pepper and add to ricotta. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

3.
Ricotta and Chile Pepper Pasta preparation step 3

Rinse tomatoes and cut into quarters, cutting out the stem. Halve the tomatoes crosswise and seed.

4.
Ricotta and Chile Pepper Pasta preparation step 4

Peel the garlic and cut into thin slices. Rinse basil, shake dry, pluck leaves and chop coarsely.

5.
Ricotta and Chile Pepper Pasta preparation step 5

Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet and fry the sliced garlic until translucent. Add tomatoes and cook over low heat until they are soft.

6.
Ricotta and Chile Pepper Pasta preparation step 6

Cook penne according to package directions in plenty of salted water until al dente.

7.
Ricotta and Chile Pepper Pasta preparation step 7

Drain the penne in a sieve. Add along with the basil to the tomatoes, season with pepper and vigorously mix well. Transfer to plates. Top the pasta with dollops of ricotta mixture and serve immediately.

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