Lemon Ricotta Pasta Quick (Print)

Fresh lemon and creamy ricotta create a vibrant, easy pasta with quick-cooking for perfect results.

# Ingredients:

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01 - 6 ounces short pasta, such as penne or fusilli
02 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
03 - Zest of 1 lemon
04 - Juice of 1 lemon
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - Salt, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water before draining.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend ricotta cheese with lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
03 - Add drained pasta to ricotta mixture. Pour reserved cooking water gradually, stirring until a creamy sauce forms and evenly coats the pasta.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes
  • Bright, creamy flavor with fresh lemon
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  • Contains dairy and gluten
  • Add arugula or peas for extra freshness
03 -
  • Reserve pasta water to achieve the ideal creamy consistency.
  • Use whole-milk ricotta for best flavor and texture.

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