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Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta

A light yet luxurious pasta dish made with creamy ricotta, fresh lemon, garlic, and Parmesan for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta spaghetti or linguine
Sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 0.25 cup pasta water reserved

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon or tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water before draining.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Return drained pasta to pot over low heat.
  4. Add ricotta mixture and reserved pasta water, tossing to coat evenly.
  5. Stir in Parmesan and adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
  6. Serve immediately with extra cheese and fresh herbs.

Notes

Use whole-milk ricotta for best texture and flavor.