Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Makes
2
servings
This simple, spectacular lemony pasta takes just 20 minutes to prepare.
Serving Suggestion
- Create your own variations on this quick weeknight meal. Sauté asparagus, red onions and snap peas and toss with pasta and sauce. Or top sautéed julienned zucchini strips with the ricotta and lemon sauce, for a gluten-free dish.
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Meal Type
Entrees
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 16-ounce package whole wheat linguine
1 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup chopped chives
1 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup chopped chives
1
Cook pasta al dente in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, and drain the linguine in a colander, shaking to remove any excess water.
2
Mix the ricotta, reserved pasta liquid, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and salt in a serving bowl. Toss with the warm pasta, top with grated Parmesan and chives. Serve immediately.