Lemon Ricotta Pasta: A Quick, Zesty Delight to Try!
Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a quick and zesty dish that combines creamy ricotta cheese with fresh lemon juice and zest, creating a refreshing and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the ricotta mixture.
- Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding grated Parmesan cheese.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg