One-Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables

Try this easy and delicious one-pot pasta recipe with ricotta and vegetables, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

One-Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables
One-Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Vegetables

Step-by-step

  • Finely dice onion and garlic.
  • Wash zucchini and slice into strips.
  • Wash asparagus, snap off the ends and cut into smaller pieces.
  • In a pot over medium heat, sauté onion and zucchini in butter or olive oil.
  • Add wine, lemon zest, pasta, and enough liquid to cover the pasta.
  • Stir occasionally, adding more liquid as needed.
  • When pasta begins to soften, add asparagus without the heads and more liquid.
  • After a few minutes, add spinach, cherry tomatoes, and asparagus heads and cook for 2 more minutes. Add liquid as needed.
  • When pasta is almost as soft as desired, turn off the heat, add ricotta, and let stand for a minute so the pasta finishes cooking.
  • Serve immediately or it will soften further.
  • Serve on its own or as a side dish to fish or meat.

One-pot meals are my lifesaver on busy weeknights. This one-pot pasta with ricotta and vegetables is so easy and delicious, with minimal cleanup. The combination of vegetables, ricotta cheese, and pasta is just perfect. The lemon zest adds a bright and refreshing flavor, and the ricotta cheese makes the dish creamy and satisfying.

This dish is so versatile, you can really customize it to your liking. For example, you can use any type of pasta you like, and you can add or remove vegetables depending on your preferences. I like to use a mix of zucchini, asparagus, and spinach, but you could also add broccoli, carrots, or peas. You could also add some cooked chicken or shrimp to the dish for some extra protein.

This one-pot pasta is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also great for meal prep, as it reheats well. So if you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that's easy to make, give this one-pot pasta a try!