Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta: A Delightfully Easy Weeknight Meal
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy lemon ricotta pasta, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add ricotta, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir until combined.
- Mix in cooked pasta and Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- You can use any pasta shape you prefer.
- This dish can be made vegetarian.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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