Description
A simple and quick pasta dish made with lemon and ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 250g ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water.
- Add the pasta to the ricotta mixture and toss to combine.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Quick Lemon Ricotta Pasta