Description
A delightful blend of creamy ricotta and tangy lemon, this pasta dish is both simple and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or fettuccine pasta
- Fresh ricotta cheese
- Fresh lemon juice and zest
- Garlic, minced
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet with garlic. Pour in the ricotta mixture and toss gently, adding more pasta water if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and chopped herbs, plus an extra sprinkle of lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach towards the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pasta, ricotta, lemon, vegetarian, Italian recipe, comfort food