Description
A delightful pasta dish that combines creamy ricotta with zesty lemon, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, drizzle a generous amount of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Introduce the pasta, broth, lemon juice, and zest into the pot. Stir everything gently.
- Bring the concoction to a lively boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Once the pasta is tender and the liquid mostly absorbed, stir in the ricotta cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the pasta and flavor base ahead of time. Stir in the ricotta when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, ricotta, lemon, one pot, vegetarian