Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Lemon Ricotta Pasta 🍋

Creamy ricotta whipped with lemon and parmesan into an instant no-cook sauce for hot spaghetti, sunshine in a bowl in 20 minutes.

20 min · Beginner · 520 cal · 20g protein · $1.50/serving · Italian

20minutes
4servings
520calories
20gprotein
$1.50per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 lemon
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup basil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    While the pasta cooks, whisk the ricotta, parmesan, olive oil, grated garlic, and the zest and juice of the lemon in a large bowl until smooth.

  3. 3

    Whisk in about 1/2 cup hot pasta water until the sauce is the texture of heavy cream.

  4. 4

    Add the hot spaghetti and toss vigorously, adding more pasta water until every strand is coated in a light creamy sauce.

  5. 5

    Season generously with black pepper and salt, top with torn basil, and serve right away.

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