Fettucine with Fresh Ricotta Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 588

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while mascarpone provides a similar creamy texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor, while grana padano is a more affordable cheese option.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.

Drain the fettuccine, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with garlic and olive oil.

Toss to coat the pasta in the oil and garlic.

Add the ricotta mixture to the pasta and mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and red pepper flakes.

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