Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta: 20-Minute Amazing Comfort Dish
Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a light and comforting pasta dish made with ricotta cheese, fresh lemon, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan for a smooth and bright sauce.
Ingredients
12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 lemon (zest and juice)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
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In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and Parmesan until smooth.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté garlic briefly until fragrant.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir gently.
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Add the ricotta mixture and toss the pasta until coated.
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Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
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Season with salt and black pepper.
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Stir in fresh herbs and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Serve warm with extra lemon zest on top.
Notes
Adding pasta water slowly helps create a silky sauce that coats the pasta evenly.