Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients: 12 ounces dry angel hair pasta (see notes below)
16 ounces ricotta cheese (I used BelGioioso Ricotta con Latte)
1/2 cup reserved pasta water (more to taste)
1 lemon, zest & juice
2 cups fresh baby arugula
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Garnishes: fresh basil, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper
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Directions:Cook the noodles al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce, then drain the noodles.
In a medium skillet, combine the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Mix in 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and whisk over medium heat until smooth and creamy.
Stir in 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking until cheese is fully melted.
Reduce heat to low, add the pasta to the sauce, and stir until fully coated and heated through.
Remove from heat. Stir in the arugula and season with additional salt and pepper as desired. (*If sauce is too thick, slowly add additional pasta water to achieve desired consistency.)
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Garnish with fresh basil or crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
Enjoy as is or topped with your favorite proteins or veggies! (See notes for my favorites) |
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Notes: Use any type of pasta noodles (fettuccine, rigatoni, spaghetti, penne, cavatappi)
Substitute baby spinach or baby kale for the baby arugula
Add fresh basil or tarragon
Use vegetable or chicken broth in place of pasta water
Add additional seasonings as desired (I would suggest 1/2 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, or red pepper flakes)
Substitute crumbled feta for the Parmesan
Add 1 can of chopped artichoke hearts
Stir in additional grilled or sautéed veggies (mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes)
Top with your protein of choice (Blackened Salmon or Blackened Chicken are our favorites!)
*NOTE: Angel Hair Pasta typically comes in 16 ounce boxes, so you'll have to measure out approximately 3/4 of the box for this recipe.
Source: https://www.lemontreedwelling.com/lemon-ricotta-pasta/
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