Description
A delicious and creamy spaghetti dish with ricotta, lemon, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thin spaghetti
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- to taste coarse ground black pepper
- to taste Kosher salt
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- to taste freshly sliced basil
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta following the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, olive oil, parmesan, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Add the ricotta mixture and ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water to the pasta and toss until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add more pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Serve topped with fresh basil, extra parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, you can adjust the amount of pasta water used.
- Fresh basil is recommended for garnish, adding a wonderful flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boil and Mix
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg