Shells with Ricotta, Basil and Lemon
- 1 lb. medium-size dried pasta shells or rigatoni
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese (15 oz.)
- 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 16 fresh basil leaves, sliced into thin ribbons
- 1 lemon, cut in wedges
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Add breadcrumbs, and saute 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Combine ricotta, lemon juice and zest in warm serving bowl.
- Fold in basil; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss pasta with ricotta mixture until well coated.
- Taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs, and garnish with lemon wedges.
pasta shells, olive oil, fresh breadcrumbs, lowfat ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, lemon
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/shells-with-ricotta-basil-and-lemon/ (may not work)