Lemon Ricotta Pasta
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
387 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
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For a quick meal that is simple yet scrumptious - you have to try this lemon ricotta pasta! The sweet, zesty lemon flavor combined with creamy ricotta cheese is a match made in heaven. Plus, this dish is effortless to make and is the best way to spruce up a boring weeknight meal!
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Ingredients
- ½ pound Spaghetti
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup parmesan
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ⅓ cup pasta water
- 1 tablespoon basil fresh, minced
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Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti according to the package directions.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
- Once the olive oil is shimmering, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add in the parmesan, ricotta, lemon zest, and the pasta water.
- Stir to combine let simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add the pasta and stir to coat.
- Top with fresh basil.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
446IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 446IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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