Fresh courgette and mint penne

Ingredients

400 g (14 oz) penne
4 medium courgettes, sliced 
1 tsp Schwartz Easy Garlic
2 tsp Schwartz Mint
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice
150 g (5 oz) ricotta cheese
Mint sprigs, to serve

Cook pasta according to pack instructions.

Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan (or heavy-based frying pan). Place courgettes in a bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with a little salt. Toss to coat. Fry until griddle marks appear but courgettes still have some bite.

Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil with the garlic, mint, lemon zest and juice and a little pepper to make a dressing.

Drain pasta and toss with courgettes and dressing. Dot over dollops of ricotta and garnish with mint.

(Serves 4)

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