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Lemon Ricotta Pasta Sauce with Linguini
Lemon Ricotta Pasta Sauce Makes A Delicious Dinner Using Ricotta Cheese and Lemon.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb linguine
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups ricotta
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions, adding a little soup base and salt to the cooking water. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water in a glass measuring cup.(one cup)
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Return cooked pasta back to the pot.
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Add the butter and a little squeeze of lemon to the hot reserved cooking water.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta and reserved pasta water. Add a little salt and pepper to the mixture.
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Pour the sauce over the hot cooked pasta and stir. Add in the lemon juice, lemon zest, cheese, salt & pepper.
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Toss the pasta until everything is well blended.
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Serve on plates and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Ricotta Pasta Sauce with Linguini
Amount Per Serving (4 g)
Calories 450
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 318mg14%
Potassium 218mg6%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 615IU12%
Vitamin C 2.1mg3%
Calcium 319mg32%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.