Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring creamy ricotta and bright lemon flavors, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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- Pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or whole grain)
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh lemon juice and zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Reduce heat, add ricotta cheese, and stir until creamy.
- Zest and juice one lemon into the skillet, mixing well.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain pasta.
- Combine drained pasta with the ricotta mixture in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Season with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice if needed.
- Finish with chopped herbs and grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a unique twist, substitute some lemon juice with white wine. Use crumbled goat cheese or cream cheese instead of ricotta if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pasta Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Creamy Pasta, Lemon Ricotta, Italian Dinner, Comfort Food, Easy Pasta Recipes