Lemon Ricotta Pasta
This creamy lemon ricotta pasta recipe is an easy weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes. Add your favorite veggies to make it your own!
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. SAVE 1 ½ CUPS OF THE PASTA COOKING LIQUID DON'T FORGET!!!! Drain the pasta and set aside.
- To the same pot you used to cook the pasta, add the ricotta, Parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Zest the lemon directly over the top, then squeeze and the juice. Stir to combine, then stir in 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Continue stirring until smooth.
- Add the drained pasta, basil, and remaining herbs. Stir gently until the pasta is coated and you have some sauce pooling at the bottom. If needed, turn the heat to low and rewarm slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning. I add a few more pinches of salt.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of additional Parmesan and herbs.
Nutrition per serving
Protein31g
Carbs93g
Fat19g
671kcal
31gProtein
93gCarbs
19gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$2955.00
$2955.00
Per Serving
$739.00/serving
$739.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$5910.00 vs buying!
~$5910.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (100% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| cavatappi pasta | 1 lb | $39.00 |
| whole milk ricotta cheese | 15 oz | $161.00 |
| freshly grated Parmesan cheese | 0.5 cup | $313.00 |
| garlic | 2 cloves | $395.00 |
| kosher salt | 0.5 tsp | $1.00 |
| freshly ground black pepper | 0.5 tsp | $11.00 |
| red pepper flakes | 0.5 tsp | $2.00 |
| lemon | 1 small | $588.00 |
| coarsely chopped fresh basil | 0.5 cup | $1405.00 |
| coarsely chopped fresh dill | 3 tbsp | $40.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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