Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup whole milk ricotta; 1 lemon; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tsp kosher salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6
Calories
435 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian

Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe

Isaac Lopez

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Creamy lemon ricotta pasta is a delicious and easy dish ready in 20 minutes. Fresh lemon and rich ricotta make this pasta extra special.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 cup whole milk ricotta 8 oz
1 lemon
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp kosher salt

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
As the pasta is cooking, the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and saute the garlic until golden.
Add the ricotta and cook for 2 more minutes Add in the lemon zest and juice to the ricotta and stir to combine.
Add in the freshly grated parmesan, red pepper flakes and salt. Give it a good stir. Add in 1/2 cup pasta water and mix to combine.
Add the cooked pasta to the lemon ricotta sauce and toss gently to make sure it's fully coated with the creamy sauce. It the sauce is not creamy enough, add the rest of the pasta water and cook for a minute more.
Garnish with more parmesan, fresh basil and red pepper flakes.

Notes

I prefer using spaghetti for this recipe but other kinds such as penne or rigatoni would work too.
Freshly grated parmesan adds a lot more flavor to the dish compared to the packaged variation.
Reduced fat or skim ricotta will not result in a creamy pasta therefore it's best to use whole milk.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To reheat, place the pasta in a pan over medium heat, add more parmesan and a little bit of water and heat for 10-15 minutes.
This dish cannot be frozen as the texture will change and won't be creamy anymore.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 435kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 573mg (24%) Potassium 256mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 259IU (5%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 181mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 435 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	435kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	61g	20%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	28mg	9%
Sodium	573mg	24%
Potassium	256mg	5%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	259IU	5%
Vitamin C	10mg	11%
Calcium	181mg	18%
Iron	1mg	6%