Description
Quick and creamy one pot pasta dish featuring ricotta and lemon, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound Cavatappi Pasta
- 2 tablespoons salted butter or olive oil
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (plus the zest)
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions — about 10 minutes. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Add butter, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, the juice of one lemon, and the lemon zest to the pot.
- Stir until combined, then reintroduce the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water back into the pot.
- Stir until the sauce transforms into a creamy consistency that clings to the pasta.
- Garnish the top with shredded basil, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Best served right away for optimal creaminess. Avoid overcooking pasta and ensure to reserve enough pasta water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg