Description
A delightful and refreshing pasta dish featuring creamy ricotta and zesty lemon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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, and Parmesan cheese.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in the ricotta mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat ricotta cheese.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Ricotta Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner Recipe