Description
Experience the delightful harmony of creamy ricotta and zesty lemon in this Best Lemon Ricotta Pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish combines fresh ingredients for a comforting yet vibrant meal that brightens any table. With its silky texture and burst of flavors, you’ll be savoring every bite and feeling transported to sun-kissed Italian hillsides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 organic lemon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add hot pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Top with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg