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15-Minute Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta

A quick and elegant pasta dish made with creamy ricotta, fresh lemon, and Parmesan, ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta any shape
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup pasta water reserved

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  • Mix ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Gently sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  • Add pasta to skillet and remove from heat.
  • Toss pasta with ricotta mixture, adding pasta water as needed.
  • Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and herbs.

Notes

Do not overheat the ricotta sauce to prevent curdling.
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