Description
Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the rich creaminess of ricotta cheese with the bright zest of fresh lemons, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it to impress your guests, who will surely come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Lower heat and mix in ricotta, lemon zest, and lemon juice; stir until creamy.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until achieving desired sauce consistency.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg