Easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in calories and offers a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix until combined.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to combine with the ricotta mixture.

If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve desired creaminess.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; mix well.

Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon zest and basil if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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