Description
This Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the richness of ricotta cheese with the bright flavors of lemon for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz pasta (spaghetti
linguine
or your favorite shape)
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 lemon
zested and juiced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
minced
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil or parsley
for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste, tossing until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning and add extra vegetables or protein for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta, pasta recipe, lemon pasta, ricotta cheese