Description
Best Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a quick and delightful dish that combines creamy ricotta, zesty lemon, and al dente pasta. Perfect for any occasion, it brings vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients together in just 20 minutes, making it a go-to favorite for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant; stir in lemon zest.
- Lower the heat and add ricotta and lemon juice, mixing until smooth.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the ricotta mixture, adding reserved cooking water gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Stir in torn basil leaves, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately topped with grated Parmesan and additional basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg