Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe
A creamy and tangy Lemon Ricotta Pasta recipe that is quick and easy to whip up. The combination of ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and lemon creates a luscious sauce that coats the pasta beautifully. Finished with fresh basil, this dish is bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup pasta water
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, add ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with the ricotta mixture, adding pasta water gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Finish: Stir in fresh basil and serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Ricotta Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta
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