Whole-wheat pasta primavera

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings.

• 12 ounces whole-wheat pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 bunch asparagus, cut into pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• Lemon zest, basil, salt, and pepper

Steps

1. Cook the pasta in salted water. Save a cup of the cooking water, then drain.
2. Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large pan. Cook the asparagus and zucchini until just tender, then add the peas, tomatoes, and garlic for 2 minutes.
3. Toss in the pasta with a splash of the cooking water.
4. Off the heat, add spoonfuls of ricotta, the Parmesan, lemon zest, and basil. Season and serve.

Why it fits general guidance

Whole grains, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and vegetable oil are all part of the DASH eating plan NIAMS describes. It has no meat or seafood.

This is ordinary food, not a remedy. No single dish lowers urate or prevents a flare, and food does not replace a medicine your clinician prescribed. NIAMS says to talk with your clinician before making changes to your diet or medications, especially if you have kidney disease, diabetes, or another condition with its own diet.