Lemon Ricotta Pasta
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta is light, fresh, and quick to prepare, making it the perfect pasta for weeknight dinners in the summer.
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Ingredients
- 1 lemon $0.58
- 8 oz. pasta $0.59
- 1 cup peas $0.74, frozen
- 1 clove garlic $0.04, minced
- 1 Tbsp butter $0.12
- 1 cup ricotta cheese $1.60, whole milk
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese $0.87, grated
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.04, freshly cracked, or to taste
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper $0.02, or to taste
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemon. You'll need about ½ tsp zest and 1 Tbsp lemon juice.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions (boil for 7-10 minutes, or until tender). Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy water from the pot.
- Place the frozen peas in the colander before draining the pasta so the pasta will thaw the peas as it drains.
- Add the butter and minced garlic to a large skillet and sauté over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta and peas, and about ½ cup of the starchy pasta cooking water to the skillet with the butter and garlic. Stir to combine, then turn off the heat.
- Add the ricotta, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon lemon zest to the skillet. Stir until everything is well combined, the residual heat from the skillet and pasta have warmed the ricotta, and the ricotta has formed a creamy sauce. Add more of the warm reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season the pasta with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- *Use any short shape pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.2
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