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Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta

A light yet creamy pasta made with ricotta cheese, fresh lemon, and Parmesan for a bright, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta rigatoni or spaghetti
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Mix ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add hot pasta and pasta water, tossing to coat.
  4. Stir in Parmesan and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture.