Description
Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a creamy, zesty dish that combines the fresh flavors of lemons with rich ricotta cheese and noodles. It's a perfect weeknight meal that is both budget-friendly and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
16 oz Dried Pasta (Spaghetti or Penne)
15 oz Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
2 Large Fresh Lemons
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 cup Reserved Pasta Water
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
Salt and Black Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your pasta and cook until al dente
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth
- Add grated Parmesan and red pepper flakes to the mixture
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the noodles. Add drained noodles to the bowl with the ricotta mixture
- Gradually pour in reserved pasta water while tossing the noodles with tongs until creamy and well combined
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately
Notes
Zest lemons before juicing for maximum flavor.
Use high-quality cheese for the best results.
Pasta water is key to achieving the right sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Lemon Ricotta Pasta, Creamy Citrus Pasta, Easy Lemon Pasta, Zesty Ricotta Spaghetti