Lemon Ricotta Pasta
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
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This tangy, creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta is light yet satisfying. It’s one of our favorite dishes for an evening when we’re eager to get dinner on the table.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta noodles reserve 1 cup of water before draining pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- red pepper flakes to taste
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- basil leaves for serving
- lemon slices for serving
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Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Saute until fragrant.
- Add the ricotta to the pan and whisk together until completely combined.
- Add the pasta water and parmesan cheese. Whisk until combined. Top with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add noodles and stir until coated.
- Serve with fresh basil leaves and lemon slices.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
738kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
243mg
(10%)
Potassium
392mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
545IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
323mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 738kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 545IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 323mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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