CUCUMBER PASTA

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
3 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch-long juliennes
1/3 pound smoked salmon, chopped
1/4 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
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, sliced into chiffonad

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 724, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1197 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams