Description
A creamy and zesty pasta dish made with fresh lemons and ricotta, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or gluten-free)
- 250g ricotta cheese
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnishing
- Grated cheese (like Parmesan) for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it reaches an al dente texture. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta to your ricotta mixture. Toss everything together gently so the noodles are well-coated with the creamy sauce.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, adjusting it to your preference.
- Serve: Plate your masterpiece warm, topped generously with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of grated cheese for that perfect finishing touch.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider tossing in sautéed veggies like spinach or zucchini. You can also spice it up with red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg