Recipes
Creamy Ricotta, Tomato & Mushroom Penne
Uses: penne, ricotta cheese, mushrooms, plum tomato, Vidalia onion
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked penne
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/3 cup diced plum tomato
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced Vidalia onion
- 1 teaspoon oil
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
- Add tomato, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and a small amount of salt and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the warm penne and toss. Remove the pan from the heat and fold in ricotta, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water if needed to make a light creamy coating.
- Taste for seasoning and serve warm.
Good for: A comforting meatless pasta lunch with creamy ricotta, mushrooms, tomato, and sweet onion.
Optional: Add cannellini beans for extra protein or a spoonful of marinara for more tomato flavor