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lemon ricotta pasta with a salad

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Lemon ricotta pasta is classic Italian comfort food. A simple meal that comes together with just three ingredients that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb spaghetti
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy water.
  2. While pasta is cooking, whisk the ricotta, lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to combine.
  3. Drain the pasta and add it back to the pot. Add the lemon ricotta mixture and about ½ cup of the pasta water to the pot. Mix it all together.
  4. Add more pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Calories provided are an estimate only.  This makes two very generous servings as a main course.