Description
Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta (Under 10 Minutes!) is a quick and delightful dish that brings together the luxurious creaminess of ricotta cheese and the zesty brightness of fresh lemon. This easy pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful meal that satisfies your cravings while remaining versatile enough to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Plus, it requires only one skillet, so cleanup is a breeze! Enjoy this vibrant lemon-infused pasta today.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest and juice
- 1 cup whole fat ricotta
- ½ cup finely shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Italian parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the farfalle pasta until al dente.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then stir in lemon zest and juice with olive oil.
- Reserve some starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, olive oil, salt, and a bit of reserved pasta water.
- Mix the pasta into the ricotta mixture until creamy. Adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg