Description
A simple and quick pasta dish using creamy ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti or penne recommended)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese together.
- Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the garlic and oil. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add the ricotta-Parmesan mixture to the pasta. Stir well to coat.
- Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly until a creamy sauce forms that coats the pasta. You may not need all the water.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for the creamiest texture.
- For a richer flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: ricotta pasta, easy pasta, quick dinner, creamy pasta, vegetarian pasta