Name: Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 lemon (zest and juice); Salt (to taste); Fresh herbs (e.g. basil, parsley); Olive oil (for drizzling); Optional: cashew cream for dairy-free option

Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta

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A deliciously indulgent creamy lemon ricotta pasta dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.

Author: dale-brown
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

8 oz pasta
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 lemon (zest and juice)
Salt (to taste)
Fresh herbs (e.g. basil, parsley)
Olive oil (for drizzling)
Optional: cashew cream for dairy-free option

Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.
Whisk together the ricotta with lemon juice and zest to create a sauce.
Reserve some pasta water before draining.
Combine the drained pasta with the ricotta mixture, adding reserved water as needed.
Stir in fresh herbs last for vibrant flavor.

Notes

Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and additional lemon zest. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://tasty.pedrorecipes.com/creamy-lemon-ricotta-pasta/