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Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Lemon Ricotta Pasta is light, fresh, and quick to prepare, making it the perfect pasta for weeknight dinners in the summer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 400 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon $0.58
  • 8 oz. pasta* $0.59
  • 1 cup frozen peas $0.74
  • 1 clove garlic, minced $0.04
  • 1 Tbsp butter $0.12
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta $1.60
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan $0.87
  • 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste) $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste) $0.04
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper (or to taste) $0.02

Instructions

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  1. Zest and juice the lemon. You'll need about ½ tsp zest and 1 Tbsp lemon juice.
  2. 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.
  3. Place the frozen peas in the colander before draining the pasta so the pasta will thaw the peas as it drains.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Season the pasta with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

  • *Use any short shape pasta.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.