Pasta with ricotta, green beans, and fresh tomatoes

Name: Pasta with ricotta, green beans, and fresh tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5-grain spaghetti pasta 11.3 oz; Cluster tomatoes 1 lb; Cow's milk ricotta cheese ¾ cup; Green beans 1.4 cups; Red onions (about half an onion) 1.8 oz; Lemon peel to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Pasta with ricotta, green beans, and fresh tomatoes totally takes you to those lazy summer days in Northern and Central Italy. It's all about using fresh, garden-grown goodies—plump ramato tomatoes, crisp green beans (those fagiolini), and the kind of creamy ricotta you get when it’s really fresh. To be honest, in this part of Italy, food is light and simple, so this green beans pasta doesn't get bogged down by heavy sauces or extras. Really, the onion-simmered fresh tomato pasta base gives a sweet, sun-soaked flavor, while those green beans stay tender—super tasty.

A scoop of ricotta at the end melts into everything, making it moist and smooth—like a countryside version of a creamy pasta you'd find in fancier spots, but with way less fuss. You know, in Northern Italy, it’s common to enjoy this under a big tree, maybe with some bread and wine, savoring what’s in season. Families often put their own spin on this vegetarian pasta dish—adding some pesto from green beans, or swapping out ricotta for stracciatella cheese if they want it extra rich.

And you know what? Some creative cooks even toss in shrimp tartare for a twist, showing how these easy pasta recipes can change with the mood or what’s fresh. The whole dish stays light, golden, and bursting with that garden-fresh taste. Makes summer pasta dishes so so popular. Whether it’s for a quick lunch or a long, relaxed dinner with friends, this kind of food just works—pretty simple. No fancy tricks, just good ingredients that speak for themselves. If you're after something that feels homemade and honest, this is the type of healthy pasta recipe that hits the mark perfectly. For sure.

How to prepare Pasta with ricotta, green beans, and fresh tomatoes

To prepare the pasta with ricotta, green beans, and fresh tomatoes, bring abundant water to a boil in a large pot and add salt once boiling. Meanwhile, wash and trim the green beans 1, then chop them 2. Wash the cluster tomatoes and cut them in half 3,

then cut them into pieces 4. Clean and slice the onion 5. Pour a drizzle of oil into a pan 6,

add the onion 7 and let it sauté over low heat, stirring occasionally; it will take a few minutes to become golden. At this point, add the cluster tomatoes 8, salt 9, and pepper to taste.

Let it cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes 10, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, pour into a tall container, and blend with an immersion mixer 11 to obtain a smooth sauce 12. Set aside for a moment.

Cook the pasta until al dente 13. Meanwhile, in another larger pan, pour a drizzle of oil, heat slightly, and add the green beans 14. Stir and let the green beans sauté for 5 minutes over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Then add the cow's milk ricotta 15,

moisten with a ladle of pasta cooking water 16, stir, add salt if necessary, and turn off the heat. Off the heat, aromatize with lemon zest 17. When the pasta is al dente, drain it directly into the pan with the sauce 18 and turn on low heat.

Add a bit of cooking water 19 and mix for a moment until you achieve a creamy consistency. Turn off the heat and plate: place on individual serving plates the fresh tomato sauce as a base 20, then add a nest of spaghetti 21 and your pasta with ricotta, green beans, and fresh tomatoes is ready to be served 21!

Storage

It is recommended to consume immediately. If the pasta should remain, you can store it in the fridge and the next day make a pasta frittata!

Freezing is not recommended.

Tip

Replace the green beans with other preferred seasonal vegetables like asparagus or zucchini and add aromatic herbs to your quick tomato sauce to make it even more fragrant!

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