Description
Best Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a refreshing and creamy dish that brings the vibrant flavors of lemon and rich ricotta together in perfect harmony. This simple yet indulgent pasta can be prepared in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its bright aroma and stunning presentation, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while providing a comforting culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 medium fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil or spinach leaves
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or linguine and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Mix in lemon: Stir in the lemon zest and juice into the skillet with the garlic.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet, mixing gently with the lemon-garlic mixture. Incorporate the ricotta cheese and reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Adjust consistency: If needed, add more reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve: Plate your Best Lemon Ricotta Pasta, topping with grated Parmesan and fresh basil or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg