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Fusilli with zucchini, mascarpone and ricotta

Name: Fusilli with zucchini, mascarpone and ricotta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: /italian
Ingredients: 500g fusilli pasta; 2 zucchinis, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup mascarpone; 1/4 cup full-fat ricotta; 100g (1 cup) grated parmesan, plus extra to serve; 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 4 large basil leaves

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Fusilli with zucchini, mascarpone and ricotta

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Packed with zucchini and lots of cheese this pasta makes a simple yet satisfying mid-week meal.

500g fusilli pasta
2 zucchinis, roughly chopped
1/4 cup mascarpone
1/4 cup full-fat ricotta
100g (1 cup) grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 large basil leaves

Method

1.

Cook pasta in boiling, salted water according to packet instructions.
2.

Meanwhile, whiz zucchini, cheeses, garlic, lemon zest, basil and seasonings in a food processor to form a paste.
3.

Drain pasta and reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water. Return to the pan with the zucchini mixture and reserved cooking water.
4.

Stir over low heat until just combined and serve with extra parmesan.