Cucumber Pasta

Published June 6, 1998

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese

  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

  • 3 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch-long juliennes

  • ⅓ pound smoked salmon, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon capers

  • 1 pound fusilli pasta

  • 1 tablespoon salt for the pasta, plus more to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, sliced into chiffonad

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

104 grams carbs; 69 milligrams cholesterol; 694 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 16 grams fat; 6 grams fiber; 1197 milligrams sodium; 33 grams protein; 7 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the ricotta cheese in a serving bowl and beat with a fork until smooth. Stir in the garlic, cucumbers, salmon, parsley and capers.

  2. Step 2

    Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Drain. Add the pasta to the sauce mixture and toss. Season with salt and pepper, top with the mint and serve immediately.

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