1 serving of pasta with fresh tomato sauce and ricotta contains 577 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 63% carbs, 20% fat, and 17% protein. This is a good source of protein (47% of your Daily Value), potassium (16% of your Daily Value), and calcium (28% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 18 minutes
Ingredients
Crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp or 0.3g
Directions
- Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions.
- In a wide deep skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the drained pasta and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Gradually add the tomato sauce, stirring to coat the pasta. Use only enough sauce for a light coating.
- Transfer the pasta to a warm serving bowl. Dot the top with spoonfuls of ricotta, sprinkle with parmesan, and garnish with torn basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of pasta with fresh tomato sauce and ricotta (328g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 577 | |
| Fats | 13g | 17% |
| Saturated fats | 8g | 38% |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 96g | 35% |
| Net carbs | 94g | |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | |
| Protein | 26g | |
| Calcium | 284mg | 28% |
| Iron | 6mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 767mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 442μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 25mg | 5% |
| Copper | 1mg | 76% |
| Fluoride | 54μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 86μg | 21% |
| Lycopene | 21277μg | |
| Magnesium | 196mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 4mg | 158% |
| Niacin | 7mg | 46% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 473mg | 68% |
| Retinol | 112μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 93μg | 169% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 1mg | 49% |
| Vitamin A IU | 1115IU | |
| Vitamin A | 149μg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D IU | 8IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 8μg | 7% |
| Zinc | 4mg | 35% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 6g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 3g | |
| Fructose | 3g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 8g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.5g | |
| Glutamic acid | 8g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.5g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 3g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.3g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |