Creamy Ricotta Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Ricotta Pasta is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy nights. Tender pasta is tossed with a rich, creamy ricotta sauce, fresh lemon zest, Parmesan, and a touch of garlic. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s light, flavorful, and perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 12 oz 340g pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese full-fat preferred
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water plus more if needed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Mix ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add hot pasta to the ricotta mixture. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until creamy.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.