Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Photos by Zachary Dailey, Dailey Life Photography
Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 pound pasta of choice

2 cups ricotta 

1 lemon, zested and juiced

Salt for pasta water

Fresh ground black pepper

1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Basil for garnish

Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season with salt and add the pasta.

Cook the pasta to al dente.

While the pasta cooks, combine ricotta and about a 1/4 cup pasta water in a large bowl, and mix until it’s the consistency of yogurt. 

Stir in lemon juice, zest, ground black pepper and freshly grated parmesan. 

Add cooked pasta and mix until fully combined. 

Garnish with fresh basil, black pepper and lemon slices.

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