with Zucchini, Mozzarella & Herbed Ricotta
No matter the weather, it’s pretty much impossible not to daydream about cheesy baked carbs. Luckily, this dish is guaranteed to make those dreams come true. In it, you’ll find penne and zucchini layered with herby, creamy ricotta and a rich marinara sauce. To top things off, there’s a melty blanket of mozzarella. Serve it right from the dish for maximum cheese pull potential and wait for the oohs and aahs from your lucky fellow diners.
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Utensils
Tags
Zucchini
1 unit
Onion
1 unit
Tomato
1 unit
Penne Pasta
6 ounce
Marinara Sauce
5 ounce
Italian Seasoning
1 tablespoon
Ricotta Cheese
4 ounce
Mozzarella Cheese
0.5 cup
Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon
Olive Oil
Sugar
Butter
Salt
Pepper
Tomato Paste
1 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
2 unit
Chopped Chicken Breast
10 ounce
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Halve, peel, and dice half the onion (whole onion for 4 servings). Finely dice tomato. Trim zucchini, then grate on the largest holes of a box grater.
• Once water is boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until almost al dente, 8 minutes (it’ll finish cooking in Step 6). • Drain penne. (Keep empty pot handy for Step 5.) **Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken or turkey* in a single layer; season with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.**
• Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, tomato, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 4-6 minutes. • Stir in marinara, zucchini, stock concentrates, tomato paste, 1⁄2 tsp Italian Seasoning, 3⁄4 cup water, 11⁄2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp olive oil, and 3⁄4 tsp salt. (For 4 servings, use 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, 11⁄2 cups water, 3 tsp sugar, 4 tsp olive oil, and 11⁄2 tsp salt.) Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring, 3 minutes more. Turn off heat. **Use pan used for chicken or turkey here.**
• While sauce simmers, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1⁄2 tsp Italian Seasoning (1 tsp for 4 servings), and a drizzle of olive oil. (Use the rest of the Italian Seasoning as you like.) Season with salt and pepper.
combine ricotta, 1⁄2 tsp Italian Seasoning (1 tsp for 4 servings), and a drizzle of olive oil. (Use the rest of the Italian Seasoning as you like.) Season with salt and pepper. 5 ASSEMBLE LAYERS • Add drained penne, sauce, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) to pot used for pasta. Season with salt and pepper; stir to thoroughly combine. • Spread out half the pasta mixture in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. (For 4, use a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.) Using a tablespoon, dollop pasta mixture with herbed ricotta. Top with remaining pasta mixture, then sprinkle with mozzarella. **Stir chicken or turkey into pot along with drained penne.**
• Cover baking dish with foil. (TIP: Coat inside of foil with nonstick spray first to prevent sticking.) Bake pasta on top rack for 10 minutes, then remove from oven; discard foil. • Heat broiler to high. Broil until cheese is lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning. • Let cool slightly; top with chili flakes if desired. Divide between plates and serve. ***Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.***
950
kcal
Calories
38
g
Fat
14
g
Saturated Fat
91
g
Carbohydrate
23
g
Sugar
7
g
Dietary Fiber
55
g
Protein
170
mg
Cholesterol
1390
mg
Sodium
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