Pasta with green tomatoes and ricotta recipe | NovoCare® Diabetes Education

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup low-carbohydrate penne or rotini pasta, such as Dreamfield’s pasta
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium green tomatoes or 4 medium tomatillos, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives (optional)