Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Creamy ricotta coats tender pasta with bright lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs in under 20 minutes. A light, elegant weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, ~9 minutes.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, whisk ricotta with lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and add it to the skillet with garlic and oil.
Step 5
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in ricotta mixture, adding pasta water 1/4 cup at a time until creamy.
Step 6
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Top with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- whisk
- bowl
- tongs or pasta fork
- microplane or box grater (for lemon zest)
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