Description
A quick and easy recipe for a creamy and tangy lemon ricotta pasta that can be prepared in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces short pasta
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, and salt. Mix until smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Add the drained pasta and reserved cooking water to the ricotta mixture. Gently toss until the pasta is well coated and a creamy sauce forms.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice depending on your taste preference.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg