Lemon Ricotta Pasta Quick (Printable Version)
Creamy ricotta and zesty lemon blend for a bright, quick pasta dish perfect for weeknights.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 6 ounces short pasta
02 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
03 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - Salt to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, and salt. Mix until smooth and thoroughly blended.
03 - Add the drained pasta and reserved cooking water to the ricotta mixture. Gently toss until the pasta is well coated and a creamy sauce forms.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just twenty minutes
- No complicated steps or rare ingredients
- Rich and creamy but refreshingly light thanks to lemon
- Perfect for quick lunch or an easy yet impressive dinner
02 -
- This dish is ideal for vegetarians
- Great source of protein from cheese and pasta
- Lower in fat than most creamy pastas
03 -
- Opt for whole milk ricotta for the creamiest texture
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives a meltier finish than pre shredded
- Always zest the lemon before juicing to get the right amount