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One-Pot Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, One-Pot Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a delightful dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of lemon and creamy ricotta. This dish exemplifies the Italian approach of using simple, fresh ingredients to create a satisfying meal. It's a modern favorite for busy weeknights, allowing home cooks to enjoy a comforting pasta dish with minimal cleanup, making it popular in households around the world.

ItalianITmain
25 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz pasta
3 cloves fresh garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup green peas
2 cups arugula
1/4 cup fresh mint
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

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

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

1

Start by adding pasta to a pot.

2

Add a lot of fresh garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to the pot.

3

Cover the pasta mixture with some broth.

4

Bring the mixture to a boil.

5

Cover the pot and reduce the heat.

6

Once cooked, add ricotta cheese, a little heavy cream, and parmesan cheese to the pot.

7

Drizzle olive oil into the mixture and stir everything together until creamy.

8

Add green peas, fresh peppery arugula, and fresh mint to brighten the dish.

9

Top with additional lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper for heat.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large potmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsstirring spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

milkwheat
Local Name: Pasta al limone e ricotta

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