Lemon Ricotta Fettuccine 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.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the fettuccine and cook as per the package instructions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.

Meanwhile, add the ricotta, pecorino cheese, zest of half a lemon, a tablespoon of chopped parsley, salt and black pepper to a large skillet or bowl and stir until well combined.

Once the fettuccine is drained, add ½ cup pasta water to the sauce and stir until smooth and creamy.

Add the fettuccine to the sauce skillet and continue to stir until the pasta is well coated. Add more pasta water as needed for a smooth and creamy sauce.

Garnish with pecorino cheese, parsley and a little bit of lemon zest and enjoy!

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